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Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth
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Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth

by Pierre Thoor
December 2024
Intermediate to advanced
380 pages
9h 59m
English
Packt Publishing
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Utilizing MDI Action Accounts Effectively

In this chapter, we will focus on the strategic use of Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) action accounts to boost security and operational efficiency. We’ll start by walking through the essential steps of configuring these accounts together, highlighting best practices (I know, some of you may cringe at the term, but hey, we need a solid foundation, right?) to ensure they’re secure. You’ll learn how to strike the perfect balance between permissions and security protocols, so your action accounts are both functional and well protected against potential threats.

After that, we’ll switch gears and get into the real-world stuff – practical examples of when action accounts take the spotlight in automated ...

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ISBN: 9781835884485