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Microsoft Information Protection Administrator SC-400 Certification Guide

Name: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator SC-400 Certification Guide
ISBN: 9781801811491

by Shabaz Darr, Hedberg

February 2022

Beginner to intermediate

326 pages

6h 8m

English

Packt Publishing

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Microsoft Information Protection Administrator SC-400 Certification Guide
ForewordContributorsAbout the authorsAbout the reviewer
Preface
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Section 1: Exam Overview and Introduction to Information Protection
Chapter 1: Preparing for Your Microsoft Exam and SC-400 Exam Objectives
Technical requirementsPreparing for a Microsoft examAccessing resources to prepare for the examHow to access a Microsoft 365 subscriptionExam locationsMicrosoft exam formatAccessing resources and Microsoft LearnAccessing Microsoft LearnMicrosoft exam information pagesCreating a Microsoft 365 trial accountMicrosoft 365 or Office 365 trial subscriptionObtaining the relevant licenseIntroducing the SC-400 exam objectivesWhy should I take this exam?Summary
Chapter 2: Introduction to Information Protection
Technical requirementsWhat is Information Protection?Identify your dataProvide protection for your dataGovern your dataInformation protection use casesUnderstanding the scope of Information ProtectionWhy is Information Protection important?What are the benefits of implementing Information Protection in your organization?Summary
Section 2: Implementing Information Protection
Chapter 3: Creating and Managing Sensitive Information Types
Technical requirementsAccessing the Microsoft Purview Compliance PortalSelecting a sensitive information type based on an organization's requirementsSensitive information type componentsCustom sensitive information type featuresCreating and managing custom sensitive information typesTesting a sensitive information typeModifying custom sensitive information types in the compliance centerRemoving custom sensitive information types in the compliance centerCreating custom sensitive information types with exact data matchesSaving sensitive data in .csv or .tsv file formatDefining the schema for your database of sensitive informationSetting up a rule packageModifying the schema for EDM-based classificationRemoving the schema for EDM-based classificationImplementing document fingerprintingCreating a keyword dictionaryBuilding a keyword dictionary using the Security & Compliance CenterCreating a keyword dictionary from a file using PowerShellSummary
Chapter 4: Creating and Managing Trainable Classifiers
Technical requirementsWhat are trainable classifiers?Pretrained classifiersCustom classifiersIdentifying when to use trainable classifiersCreating a trainable classifierVerifying that a trainable classifier is performing properlyRetraining a classifierSummary
Chapter 5: Implementing and Managing Sensitivity Labels
Technical requirementsIdentifying roles and permissions for administering sensitivity labelsSecurity & Compliance Center permissionsRelationship between roles, members, and role groupsRole groups within the Security and Compliance CenterProviding users with access to the Security and Compliance CenterUtilizing the Security and Compliance Center PowerShell to grant another user permission to the Security and Compliance CenterCreating and managing sensitivity labels and applying sensitivity labels to Microsoft SaaS applicationsApplying labels to SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 GroupsConfiguring automatic labeling policies and monitoring label usage Creating an auto-labeling policyMonitoring information protectionApplying bulk classification to on-premises data and managing protection settingsUnified the labeling scannerUnified labeling best practice requirementsConfiguring on-premises labelingUtilizing label analytics to monitor label performanceApplying and managing protections and restrictionsManual label applicationUtilizing auto-apply to apply labels by defaultSummary
Chapter 6: Planning and Implementing Encryption for Email Messages
Technical requirementsIntroduction to encryption in Microsoft 365BitLocker and how it encrypts data at restService encryptionDefining requirements for implementing Office 365 Advanced Message EncryptionImplementing Office 365 Advanced Message EncryptionUsing mail flow rules to apply OME templatesSummary

Section 3: Implementing Data Loss Prevention
Chapter 7: Creating and Configuring Data Loss Prevention Policies
Technical requirements Configuring data loss prevention for policy precedenceAmending rule priorityAmending policy priorityConfiguring policies for Exchange Online, SharePoint sites, OneDrive, and Microsoft TeamsCustom DLP policy in Exchange OnlineCustom DLP policy with SharePoint sites, OneDrive, and Microsoft TeamsIntegrating Information Protection with, and configuring policies in Microsoft Defender for Cloud AppsConfiguring file policies in Microsoft Defender for Cloud AppsImplementing data loss prevention policies in test modeEnabling test mode in an existing DLP policyDLP rule – user notificationsDLP rule – incident reportsSummary
Chapter 8: Implementing and Monitoring Microsoft Endpoint Data Loss Prevention
Technical requirementsOnboarding devices to Endpoint DLPConfiguring Endpoint DLP settingsConfiguring policies for endpointsMonitoring endpoint activitiesSummary
Chapter 9: Managing and Monitoring Data Loss Prevention Policies and Activities
Technical requirementsManaging and responding to DLP policy violationsImplementing DLP rule exclusionReviewing and analyzing DLP reportsReviewing DLP policy matchesReviewing DLP incidentsReviewing DLP false positives and overridesManaging permissions for DLP reportsManaging DLP violations in Microsoft Defender for Cloud AppsSummary
Section 4: Implementing Information Governance
Chapter 10: Configuring Retention Policies and Labels
Technical requirementsCreating and applying retention label policiesConfiguring retention policiesCreating and applying retention labelsConfiguring and publishing auto-apply label policiesSummary
Chapter 11: Managing Data Retention in Microsoft 365
Technical requirementsCreating and applying retention policies in Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrivePreservation Hold Library functionalityRetention with document versioning – how it worksConfiguring a retention policy for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for BusinessCreating and applying retention policies in Microsoft TeamsRetention functionality with TeamsRecovering content in SharePoint and OneDriveOneDrive for BusinessSharePoint OnlinePrevious versionsImplementing retention policies and tags in Microsoft ExchangeHow to create a new retention tagModifying the default retention policyApplying mailbox holds in Microsoft ExchangeApplying a litigation holdImplementing Microsoft Exchange Online archiving policiesSummary
Chapter 12: Implementing Microsoft Purview Records Management
Technical requirements Configuring labels for records managementManaging and migrating retention requirements with a file planConfiguring automatic retention using file plan descriptorsImplementing in-place records management in Microsoft SharePointConfiguring event-based retentionManaging the disposition of recordsViewing and disposing of contentSummary
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Overview

Are you preparing for the SC-400 exam or looking to strengthen your skills in Microsoft Information Protection? This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering the Information Protection capabilities in Microsoft 365, offering detailed explanations of concepts, hands-on labs, and practice questions to solidify your knowledge and ensure success in your certifications and professional applications.

What this Book will help me do

Master the core concepts and requirements of the SC-400 certification exam.
Learn to create and effectively manage Data Loss Prevention policies.
Understand how to design and implement sensitivity labels for data protection.
Gain expertise in configuring encryption and retention policies for Microsoft 365.
Enhance your skills in monitoring and maintaining information governance within Microsoft 365.

Author(s)

None Darr and None Hedberg are experienced educators and professionals in the field of Microsoft technologies and information protection. With extensive experience as trainers and consultants, they have worked with organizations to enhance their data security and compliance frameworks. Their approach focuses on simplifying complex technical concepts and guiding administrators through practical, actionable solutions.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for Microsoft professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills in information protection. If you are a Compliance Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, or Information Protection Administrator dedicated to understanding Microsoft Security & Compliance solutions, this book is tailored for you. It's also perfect for those preparing for the SC-400 Information Protection certification exam. Beginners to data security concepts in Microsoft 365 will find it a structured and valuable resource.

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