Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutionsMedium
A large enterprise needs to ensure that all email communications are protected from phishing, spam, and malware, and that sensitive information is not accidentally leaked. They require a solution that can filter email, identify advanced threats, and help enforce data loss prevention (DLP) policies for email content. Which Microsoft 365 Defender component should be configured?
- AMicrosoft Defender for Identity
- BMicrosoft Defender for Office 365
- CMicrosoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- DMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
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Correct answer: B. Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provides advanced protection against phishing, spam, malware, and other email-borne threats, and includes capabilities for safe attachments, safe links, and integrated DLP for email.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Microsoft Defender for Identity protects user identities.
- C. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a CASB for broader cloud application security.
- D. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint protects workstations and servers.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
A security solution that protects organizations from malicious threats posed by email messages, links (URLs), and collaboration tools. It includes advanced anti-phishing, anti-spam, and anti-malware capabilities, along with safe attachments and safe links.
- Protects email, links, and collaboration tools.
- Offers advanced anti-phishing, anti-spam, anti-malware.
- Includes Safe Attachments and Safe Links features.
Memory trick: Defender for Office 365 keeps mail safe and clean.