Microsoft 365 Security Hardening
Secure Microsoft 365 environments using ACSC guidelines
Protect your organisation's Microsoft 365 environment with enterprise-grade security controls aligned to ACSC Essential Eight and industry best practices.
At a Glance
Who it's for
- IT administrators managing Microsoft 365 environments
- Security officers implementing M365 security controls
- Compliance managers responsible for cloud security
- System administrators transitioning to cloud security
Course Details
Course Overview
Master Microsoft 365 security hardening with practical, hands-on training designed for Australian organisations. This comprehensive course covers identity protection, data security, threat protection, and compliance aligned to ACSC Essential Eight strategies. You'll learn to configure and manage Microsoft 365 security controls including Conditional Access, Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft Defender, and Azure AD security features through real-world scenarios and hands-on labs.
What You'll Learn
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Microsoft 365 Security Foundations
3 hours- Microsoft 365 security architecture and shared responsibility model
- Azure Active Directory security fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Security Center overview and navigation
- Security baseline and Microsoft Secure Score
- Essential Eight alignment with Microsoft 365 controls
Module 2: Identity and Access Management
4 hours- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) deployment and enforcement
- Conditional Access policies for risk-based authentication
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and just-in-time access
- Identity Protection and risk detection
- Self-service password reset and authentication methods
Module 3: Threat Protection
3 hours- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Safe Links, Safe Attachments)
- Anti-phishing and anti-spam policies
- Zero-hour auto purge (ZAP) configuration
- Attack simulation training and security awareness
- Threat hunting with Microsoft 365 Defender
Module 4: Information Protection and Compliance
3 hours- Sensitivity labels and data classification strategies
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies for Australian organisations
- Microsoft Information Protection and Azure Information Protection
- Retention policies and compliance management
- eDiscovery and audit logging for compliance requirements
Module 5: Security Monitoring and Incident Response
3 hours- Microsoft 365 Defender portal and unified security operations
- Alert investigation and automated response
- Security reports and analytics
- Incident response procedures for M365 security events
- Continuous monitoring and security posture improvement
Who Should Attend
- IT administrators managing M365 environments
- Security officers and compliance managers
- System administrators responsible for cloud security
- IT professionals implementing Essential Eight
- Managed service providers supporting M365 clients
Prerequisites
Before enrolling, please ensure you meet these requirements:
- • Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 administration
- • Familiarity with Azure Active Directory concepts
- • Understanding of information security fundamentals
- • Experience with Microsoft 365 admin portal (helpful but not required)
Delivery, Format and Logistics
Delivery Mode
Live online with hands-on labs
Maximum 12 participants for hands-on attention
What You'll Need
- Active Microsoft 365 tenant (trial acceptable)
- Global Administrator or Security Administrator role
- Laptop with modern browser (Edge or Chrome recommended)
- Reliable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps)
What You'll Receive
- 16 hours of instructor-led training
- Hands-on lab exercises in live M365 environments
- Security configuration templates and checklists
- Essential Eight alignment documentation
- Policy templates for Australian organisations
- Certificate of completion
- 6 months access to course materials
Frequently Asked Questions
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Next Intake
September 2026 — register your interest at educ4te.com
Format
Live online with hands-on labs
Group & Enterprise Options
Discounted rates available for teams of 3+ delegates. Contact us for in-house delivery options.
What's Included
- 16 hours of instructor-led training
- Hands-on lab exercises in live M365 environments
- Security configuration templates and checklists
- Essential Eight alignment documentation
- Policy templates for Australian organisations
- Certificate of completion
- 6 months access to course materials
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