Microsoft 365 Administration and Security Training in Cork, Ireland

This instructor-led course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to administer, manage, and secure Microsoft 365 environments. The training covers key administrative tasks, device and application management using Microsoft Intune, deployment automation with Windows Autopilot, and advanced security and compliance capabilities. Participants will gain a solid foundation in managing users, devices, applications, and security features within Microsoft 365.

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals & Device Management

Module 1: Introduction and Microsoft 365 Overview

• Overview of Microsoft 365 services
• Understanding Microsoft 365 architecture and key components
• Roles and permissions in Microsoft 365
• Navigating the Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Module 2: User and Group Management

• Creating and managing users and licenses
• Managing groups, security roles, and permissions
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and delegation
• Identity synchronization with Azure AD Connect
• Hands-On Exercises
  

Module 3: Device Management with Intune

• Introduction to Microsoft Intune
• Overview of device management capabilities
• Understanding Intune architecture and integration with Microsoft 365
• Hands-On Exercises

Module 4: Device Enrollment and Policy Compliance

• Device enrollment methods (Windows, iOS, Android)
• Configuring compliance and configuration policies
• Monitoring and maintaining device compliance
• Hands-On Exercises

Mobile Device Management and Windows Autopilot

Module 5: Mobile Device Management (MDM)

• Understanding MDM deployment strategies
• Application management (MAM) and app protection policies
• Implementing security and compliance policies

Module 6: Windows Autopilot

• Overview of Windows Autopilot deployment
• Creating and managing device profiles
• User-driven and self-deploying modes
• Troubleshooting Autopilot deployment

Module 7: Managing Windows 10 with Intune

• Managing Windows 10 feature updates and configurations
• Implementing endpoint protection
• Configuring conditional access policies for secure access
• Hands-On Exercises

Security, Compliance, and Troubleshooting

Module 8: Windows Defender and Security

• Overview of Windows Defender Antivirus
• Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
• Security baselines and threat analytics

Module 9: Advanced Threat Protection

• Microsoft Defender for Identity
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365
• Microsoft Cloud App Security overview

Module 10: Compliance and Data Protection

• Information protection and governance (Sensitivity labels, DLP)
• Insider risk management and compliance center overview
• eDiscovery and audit functionality

Module 11: Troubleshooting and Support

• Monitoring and reporting in Intune
• Troubleshooting tools and diagnostic reports
• Best practices for Microsoft 365 administration and support
• Hands-On Exercises

Module 12: Summary and Next Steps

• Recap of key topics and best practices
• Recommended Microsoft documentation and learning resources
• Closing discussion and feedback