Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (MS500)

This module explains how to manage user accounts and groups in Microsoft 365. It introduces you to Privileged Identity Management in Azure AD as well as Identity Protection. The module sets the foundation for the remainder of the course.

• User Accounts in Microsoft 365
• Administrator Roles and Security Groups in Microsoft 365
• Password Management in Microsoft 365
• Azure AD Identity Protection

Module 2: Identity Synchronization

This module explains concepts related to synchronizing identities. Specifically, it focuses on Azure AD Connect and managing directory synchronization to ensure the right people are connecting to your Microsoft 365 system.

• Introduction to Identity Synchronization
• Planning for Azure AD Connect
• Implementing Azure AD Connect
• Managing Synchronized Identities

Module 3: Federated Identities

This module is all about Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). Specifically, you will learn how to plan and manage AD FS to achieve the level of access you want to provide users from other directories.

• Introduction to Federated Identities
• Planning an AD FS Deployment
• Implementing AD FS

Module 4: Access Management

This module describes Conditional Access for Microsoft 365 and how it can be used to control access to resources in your organization. The module also explains Role Based Access Control (RBAC) and solutions for external access.

• Conditional Access
• Managing Device Access
• Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Solutions for External Access

Implementing Microsoft 365 Threat Protection (MS-500T02)

Module 1: Security in Microsoft 365

This module starts by explaining the various cyber-attack threats that exist. It then introduces you to the Microsoft solutions to thwart those threats. The module finishes with an explanation of Microsoft Secure Score and how it can be used to evaluate and report your organizations security posture.

• Threat Vectors and Data Breaches
• Security Solutions for Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Secure Score

Module 2: Advanced Threat Protection

This module explains the various threat protection technologies and services available in Microsoft 365. Specifically, the module covers message protection through Exchange Online Protection, Azure Advanced Threat Protection and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.

• Exchange Online Protection
• Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection
• Managing Safe Attachments
• Managing Safe Links
• Azure Advanced Threat Protection
• Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

Module 3: Threat Intelligence

This module explains Microsoft Threat Intelligence which provides you with the tools to evaluate and address cyber threats. You will learn how to use the Security Dashboard in the Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Center. It also explains and configures Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics.

• Microsoft 365 Threat Intelligence
• Using the Security Dashboard
• Configuring Advanced Threat Analytics

Module 4: Mobility

This module is all about securing mobile devices and applications. You will learn about Mobile Device Management and how it works with Intune. You will also learn about how Intune and Azure AD can be used to secure mobile applications.

• Plan for Mobile Application Management
• Plan for Mobile Device Management
• Deploy Mobile Device Management
• Enroll Devices to Mobile Device Management

Implementing Microsoft 365 Information Protection (MS-500T03)

Module 1: Information Protection

This module explains information rights management in Exchange and SharePoint. It also describes encryption technologies used to secure messages. The module introduces how to implement Azure Information Protection and Windows Information Protection.

• Information Rights Management
• Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension
• Office 365 Message Encryption
• Azure Information Protection
• Advanced Information Protection
• Windows Information Protection

Module 2: Data Loss Prevention

This module is all about data loss prevention in Microsoft 365. You will learn about how to create policies, edit rules, and customize user notifications.

• Data Loss Prevention Explained
• Data Loss Prevention Policies
• Custom DLP Policies
• Creating a DLP Policy to Protect Documents
• Policy Tips

Module 3: Cloud Application Security

This module is all about cloud app security for Microsoft 365. The module will explain cloud discovery, app connectors, policies, and alerts.

• Cloud Application Security Explained
• Using Cloud Application Security Information
• Office 365 Cloud App Security

Administering Microsoft 365 Built-in Compliance (MS-500T04)

Module 1: Archiving and Retention

This module explains concepts related to retention and archiving of data for Microsoft 365 including Exchange and SharePoint.

• Archiving in Microsoft 365
• Retention in Microsoft 365
• Retention Policies in the Security and Compliance Center
• Archiving and Retention in Exchange
• In-place Records Management in SharePoint

Module 2: Data Governance in Microsoft 365

This module focuses on data governance in Microsoft 365. The module will introduce you to Compliance Manager and discuss GDPR.

• Planning Security and Compliance Needs
• Building Ethical Walls in Exchange Online
• Manage Retention in Email
• Troubleshooting Data Governance
• Analytics and Telemetry

Module 3: Managing Search and Investigations

This module is focused on content searching and investigations. Specifically, it covers how to use eDiscovery to conduct advanced investigations of Microsoft 365 data. It also covers audit logs and discusses GDPR data subject requests.

• Searching for Content in the Security and Compliance Center
• Audit Log Investigations
• Advanced eDiscovery