Secure Your Digital Workspace - Microsoft 365 Security And Compliance

Secure Your Digital Workspace - Microsoft 365 Security And Compliance

Cyber threats target Microsoft 365 environments daily. Microsoft's 2023 Digital Defense report states that 99% of attacks can be prevented with basic measures like MFA and Zero Trust. The cost of incidents often exceeds millions in lost revenue and recovery efforts.

In this five-hour workshop, Ben Stegink (Microsoft MVP and certified trainer) covers security best practices and configurations across key admin portals. Topics include Microsoft Entra, Defender, Purview for data protection, and Intune for endpoint management. The session encourages questions and real-world scenarios for practical application.

What You Will Learn

• Core security best practices from Microsoft's Digital Defense report, focusing on preventable attack vectors
• Implementing MFA to block up to 99% of account compromise attempts
• Applying Zero Trust principles, including continuous authentication for users inside and outside your network
• Configuring security settings in Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) for identity protection
• Using Microsoft Defender for endpoint detection, anti-malware, and XDR capabilities
• Setting up data protection in Microsoft Purview and Information Protection to prevent exfiltration
• Managing endpoints with Intune, including software updates and compliance policies

Key Takeaways

1. Prioritise MFA everywhere. Ben emphasises that enabling MFA alone stops the majority of attacks, and he reviews deployment steps in Entra.
2. Adopt Zero Trust by default. Trust no user or device without verification. Ben explains how to enforce this in admin tasks and network access.
3. Layer protections across portals. Combine Entra for identities, Defender for threats, Purview for data, and Intune for devices to cover all bases.
4. Review licensing early. Many features require specific Microsoft 365 plans. Ben flags costs versus cyber incident expenses during portal walkthroughs.

About the Speaker

Ben Stegink is a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer. He runs Intelligent, a consultancy specialising in Microsoft 365 IT pro administration, security, and Azure. Ben co-hosts the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast for over six years and holds multiple certifications.

Who Should Watch This

This workshop suits Microsoft 365 administrators and IT pros responsible for securing tenant configurations. You will benefit if you manage identities, endpoints, or data compliance but need guidance on integrating Entra, Defender, Purview, and Intune.

Power users or developers with admin access will gain from best practices like MFA and Zero Trust to reduce risks in daily operations. Skip if you already deploy advanced XDR or custom compliance solutions, though Ben's interactive Q&A may address niche scenarios.