Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth

Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth is your comprehensive guide to mastering identity threat detection and response with this powerful Microsoft tool. You'll learn to establish robust cybersecurity defenses by understanding setup, automation, alert investigation, and advanced threat hunting techniques. The book provides practical advice enriched with real-world cases to prepare you against contemporary cyber threats.

What this Book will help me do

• Confidently set up Microsoft Defender for Identity for enhanced security.
• Automate MDI operations using PowerShell for efficiency.
• Integrate MDI with key systems like AD FS and Entra Connect.
• Extend MDI through API usage for advanced functionality.
• Master advanced threat detection through techniques such as KQL-based analysis.

Author(s)

Pierre Thoor is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with years of experience securing dynamic IT environments against sophisticated threats. With a strong background in Microsoft technologies and identity management, his technical insights are rooted in real-world scenarios. Pierre's clear and actionable approach ensures readers gain practical skills to protect their organizations effectively.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT and security professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in identity protection and threat management using Microsoft Defender for Identity. It serves system administrators, cloud engineers, and cybersecurity analysts aiming to bolster their expertise in threat detection. Basic familiarity with cybersecurity and Microsoft environments ensures readers can follow along effectively.