Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutionsEasy
A small non-profit organization is concerned about phishing attacks targeting its employees and wants to implement a solution that automatically scans incoming emails for malicious links and attachments before they reach user inboxes. Which Microsoft security solution should they use?
- AMicrosoft Defender for Identity
- BMicrosoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- CMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint
- DMicrosoft Defender for Office 365
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is specifically designed to protect email and collaboration tools from advanced threats like phishing, malware, and business email compromise. It provides features like Safe Attachments and Safe Links to scan content.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Microsoft Defender for Identity focuses on protecting user identities and detecting suspicious activities related to Active Directory.
- B. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) that monitors and controls cloud app usage and data.
- C. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is designed to protect devices (endpoints) like workstations and servers from cyber threats.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
A cloud-based email and collaboration security solution that protects against advanced threats like phishing, malware, and business email compromise.
- Protects email, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
- Includes Safe Attachments and Safe Links features
- Part of the Microsoft 365 Defender suite
Memory trick: Email's safe with its own Defender.