Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutionsHard
A global manufacturing company uses various cloud services and on-premises infrastructure. They need a comprehensive solution to strengthen their overall security posture by providing security recommendations, identifying vulnerabilities, and protecting diverse workloads (servers, databases, storage, etc.) across Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises. Which Microsoft security solution is designed to address this multi-cloud and hybrid workload protection requirement?
- AAzure Active Directory Identity Protection
- BMicrosoft Defender for Office 365
- CMicrosoft Defender for Cloud
- DAzure DDoS Protection
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Correct answer: C. Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud workload protection (CWP) solution. It provides security recommendations, identifies vulnerabilities, and protects workloads across Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises environments.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Azure Active Directory Identity Protection focuses on detecting and remediating identity-based risks.
- B. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provides threat protection specifically for Microsoft 365 email and collaboration services.
- D. Azure DDoS Protection safeguards Azure resources from Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
A cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud workload protection (CWP) solution that finds and fixes vulnerabilities, detects threats, and provides protection for workloads across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- Covers Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises.
- Provides security recommendations and vulnerability assessments.
- Offers advanced threat protection for various workloads.
Memory trick: Defender for Cloud secures every cloud and server.