MS 365+EMS L3 Role- Senior Digital cloud Engineer

MS 365 L3 

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE):

• Endpoint Protection: Ensuring that Microsoft Defender is deployed across all endpoints (servers, desktops, laptops, etc.) for real-time threat protection.
• Threat Detection and Response: Configuring policies for threat detection, managing alerts, and responding to incidents.
• Automated Investigation and Remediation: Setting up automatic responses for detected threats, such as isolating an infected endpoint or blocking a malicious process.
• Vulnerability Management: Identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities on endpoints, including applying patches and updates.
• Device Control and Configuration: Managing security configurations, such as device firewall settings, disk encryption, and application control.

b. Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI):

• Identity Threat Detection: Monitoring and detecting suspicious activities related to user identities and accounts, including lateral movement and privilege escalation.
• Alert Tuning and Management: Customizing and tuning alerts based on organizational needs, ensuring the right level of notification for potential threats.
• Investigations and Response: Analyzing identity-based threats and responding to incidents (e.g., compromised accounts, unusual logins).

c. Microsoft Defender for Office 365:

• Email Protection: Configuring protections to safeguard against phishing, spam, and malware in email (e.g., Exchange Online).
• Safe Attachments and Links: Protecting users from malicious email attachments and links through advanced threat protection.
• Threat Intelligence: Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence related to phishing and other email-based attacks.

d. Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Security Center):

• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Managing security policies and monitoring security posture across Azure workloads.
• Threat Protection: Detecting and mitigating security threats in cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, networks, and storage accounts.
• Compliance Management: Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST) through built-in assessments.

e. Incident Response and Forensics:

• Threat Hunting: Performing active searches for emerging threats across the network using Microsoft Defender's advanced hunting capabilities.
• Incident Management: Coordinating and managing security incidents, including escalations, investigations, and remediation steps.
• Forensic Analysis: Analyzing security incidents to determine the root cause and impact, as well as gathering evidence for compliance and auditing.

f. Reporting and Monitoring:

• Security Alerts: Setting up custom security alerts to notify administrators of threats or unusual activities.
• Security Dashboards: Monitoring security trends, metrics, and overall security health through Microsoft Defender’s dashboards.
• Compliance and Audit Reporting: Generating detailed reports on threat protection, compliance status, and incident response activities.

3. Scope for Integration and Automation

• Automation of Security Tasks: Automating responses to common incidents or routine security operations using Microsoft Defender’s automation features (e.g., auto-remediation, playbooks).
• Integration with Microsoft Entra ID: Ensuring Defender tools work seamlessly with Entra ID to protect access and monitor identity-based threats across environments.

4. Ongoing Management and Optimization

• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of both Microsoft Entra ID and Defender services to ensure they remain operational and effective.

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