Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutionsMedium
A company needs to implement a solution that provides advanced threat protection for its Microsoft 365 services, including email, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. This solution should detect sophisticated phishing attacks, malware, and zero-day threats across these collaboration tools. Which Microsoft 365 Defender component offers these capabilities?
- AMicrosoft 365 Defender for Office 365
- BMicrosoft 365 Defender for Cloud Apps
- CMicrosoft 365 Defender for Identity
- DMicrosoft 365 Defender for Endpoint
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Correct answer: A. Microsoft 365 Defender for Office 365
Microsoft 365 Defender for Office 365 (formerly Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection) provides advanced threat protection for email and collaboration tools like SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, defending against phishing, malware, and zero-day attacks.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Microsoft 365 Defender for Cloud Apps provides visibility and control over cloud applications and discovers shadow IT.
- C. Microsoft 365 Defender for Identity protects user identities and Active Directory from attacks.
- D. Microsoft 365 Defender for Endpoint secures endpoint devices like workstations and servers.
Microsoft 365 Defender for Office 365
A component of Microsoft 365 Defender that protects Microsoft 365 services and collaboration tools from advanced threats like phishing, malware, and zero-day exploits.
- Protects email (Exchange Online).
- Scans links (Safe Links) and attachments (Safe Attachments).
- Extends protection to SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
Memory trick: Defender for O365: Office Online Overcomes Obstacles.