This comprehensive course provides in-depth training in Microsoft 365 administration, with a strong focus on security and compliance features. Participants will learn to manage user identities, configure collaboration services, implement security controls, and ensure compliance across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The program covers both fundamental administration tasks and advanced security configurations, addressing how to protect organizational data while enabling productivity. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, attendees will develop the expertise to effectively manage and secure Microsoft 365 environments.
Microsoft 365 Administration and Security
Information Technology and Digital Systems
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Key learning objectives for this course include:
- Master Microsoft 365 administration and management tasks
- Implement comprehensive identity and access management
- Configure and manage Microsoft 365 collaboration services
- Develop and implement security policies and controls
- Manage compliance and data governance requirements
- Monitor and respond to security threats
- Optimize Microsoft 365 performance and reliability
- Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Target Audience
- Microsoft 365 Administrators
- IT Support Engineers
- Systems Administrators
- Security Analysts
- IT Managers
- Network Administrators
- Compliance Officers
- Technical Consultants
Methodology
- Hands-on administration exercises
- Security configuration workshops
- Case studies of security incidents
- Policy development activities
- PowerShell scripting labs
- Group discussions on best practices
- Individual configuration projects
Personal Impact
- Enhanced Microsoft 365 administration skills
- Improved security implementation capabilities
- Stronger identity management expertise
- Increased confidence in security incident response
- Better PowerShell automation skills
- Professional growth in cloud administration career
Organizational Impact
- Enhanced security posture and threat protection
- Improved compliance with regulatory requirements
- Reduced risk of data breaches and leaks
- Better collaboration and productivity
- Optimized licensing and cost management
- Stronger disaster recovery capabilities
Course Outline
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
Platform Overview- Microsoft 365 service architecture
- Subscription management and licensing
- Admin center navigation and features
- Service health monitoring
- User identity and license management
- Group creation and management
- Role-based access control
- Bulk operations and automation
Identity and Access Management
Authentication- Azure AD Connect configuration
- Multi-factor authentication implementation
- Conditional Access policies
- Identity protection features
- Privileged Identity Management
- Application access management
- Device registration and management
- External collaboration settings
Collaboration Services
Exchange Online- Mailbox management and permissions
- Transport rules and mail flow
- Anti-spam and anti-malware protection
- Archiving and retention policies
- SharePoint site management
- Teams administration and policies
- OneDrive configuration
- External sharing controls
Security Implementation
Threat Protection- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Safe Links and Safe Attachments
- Anti-phishing policies
- Security incident response
- Data Loss Prevention policies
- Sensitivity labels and policies
- Azure Information Protection
- Information barriers
Compliance Management
Compliance Center- Compliance manager usage
- Audit log search and retention
- Communication compliance
- Insider risk management
- Retention labels and policies
- Records management
- Data lifecycle management
- eDiscovery and legal hold
Monitoring & Reporting
Security Monitoring- Security dashboard and alerts
- Microsoft Secure Score
- Threat analytics and reports
- Incident investigation
- Service health dashboard
- Usage analytics and reports
- Message trace and delivery reports
- Power BI adoption reports
Automation & Optimization
PowerShell Automation- Microsoft 365 PowerShell modules
- Common administrative scripts
- Bulk user management
- Scheduled task automation
- Security baseline configurations
- Performance optimization
- Disaster recovery planning
- Continuous improvement processes
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