Course Outline
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MODULE 1
Customize the Microsoft 365 environment for agency operations -
MODULE 2
Administer user accounts, licensing assignments, and mail contact profiles in Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 3
Administer security and distribution groups within Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 4
Register and configure custom domains for use with Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 5
Establish client connectivity configurations for Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 6
Assign and configure administrative roles in Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 7
Monitor tenant health and service status in Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 8
Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise to user devices -
MODULE 9
Leverage Microsoft Viva Insights to analyze workplace data and productivity metrics -
MODULE 10
Understand the architecture of identity synchronization mechanisms -
MODULE 11
Prepare on-premises environments for identity synchronization with Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 12
Deploy and configure directory synchronization tools -
MODULE 13
Maintain synchronized identity objects in the cloud environment -
MODULE 14
Control and verify secure user access protocols in Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 15
Assess potential threat vectors and incident response for data breaches -
MODULE 16
Apply the Zero Trust security framework to agency infrastructure -
MODULE 17
Utilize Microsoft 365 Defender for centralized threat management -
MODULE 18
Evaluate organizational security posture using Microsoft Secure Score -
MODULE 19
Manage privileged access through Azure Active Directory Privileged Identity Management -
MODULE 20
Detect and mitigate risky sign-in activities using Azure Identity Protection -
MODULE 21
Configuring and monitoring Exchange Online Protection features -
MODULE 22
Deploy Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to combat advanced phishing threats -
MODULE 23
Configure and manage Safe Attachments policies -
MODULE 24
Configuring and managing Safe Links policies -
MODULE 25
Integrate threat intelligence feeds within Microsoft 365 Defender -
MODULE 26
Enforce application protection controls using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps -
MODULE 27
Implement endpoint detection and response strategies using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint -
MODULE 28
Execute comprehensive threat protection measures using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 -
MODULE 29
Deploy data governance frameworks within Microsoft Purview for federal compliance -
MODULE 30
Configuring archiving and electronic records management in Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 31
Establish data retention policies in Microsoft 365 -
MODULE 32
Utilize Microsoft Purview Message Encryption to protect sensitive correspondence -
MODULE 33
Align Microsoft 365 services with organizational compliance requirements -
MODULE 34
Deploy Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management to mitigate insider threats -
MODULE 35
Configuring Microsoft Purview Information Barriers to enforce data segregation -
MODULE 36
Assess and test Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention policies -
MODULE 37
Deploy and enforce Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention rules -
MODULE 38
Classify sensitive information types across the enterprise environment -
MODULE 39
Configuring sensitivity labels to protect data at rest and in transit -
MODULE 40
Enforce sensitivity labels via group policies and endpoint configuration
for government
Requirements
This curriculum is tailored for professionals seeking the Microsoft 365 Administrator designation who have successfully completed a minimum of one Microsoft 365 role-based administrative certification pathway. It provides specialized training designed to support career advancement in government sectors where these skills are essential for effective system administration and compliance.