Mastering Microsoft Defender for Office 365

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Basics of Configuration

Now that we have a better understanding of what we can achieve with Defender for Office 365, it’s time to discuss the essential steps needed to set up a basic deployment of this product. In this chapter, we’ll cover the necessary preparations and configuration of pre-set security policies. Our approach is based on Microsoft’s security recommendations, which have been observed in the field and offer a simplified yet effective strategy.

As part of these preparations, we’ll help you determine the appropriate configuration for your organization. We’ll guide you through creating a customized plan that matches your organization’s specific needs and scale. Additionally, we’ll delve into the details of identifying the required ...