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 Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth

You're reading from   Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth An exhaustive guide to ITDR, breach prevention, and cyberattack response

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835884485
Length 380 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Pierre Thoor Pierre Thoor
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1:Mastering the Fundamentals of Microsoft Defender for Identity FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Identity 3. Chapter 2: Setting up Microsoft Defender for Identity 4. Chapter 3: Leveraging MDI PowerShell for Automation and Management 5. Part 2: Advanced Configuration, Integration, and Threat Detection
6. Chapter 4: Integrating MDI with AD FS, AD CS, and Entra Connect 7. Chapter 5: Extending MDI Capabilities Through APIs 8. Chapter 6: Mastering KQL for Advanced Threat Detection in MDI 9. Part 3: Operational Excellence with Microsoft Defender for Identity
10. Chapter 7: Investigating and Responding to Security Alerts 11. Chapter 8: Utilizing MDI Action Accounts Effectively 12. Chapter 9: Building a Resilient Identity Threat Detection and Response Framework 13. Chapter 10: Navigating Challenges: MDI Troubleshooting and Optimization 14. Index 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Operational guide

Maintaining a secure and efficient MDI deployment requires regular monitoring and adjustments. By implementing a clear maintenance schedule, you can ensure that your MDI sensors stay operational, detect threats accurately, and maintain overall system performance. In the coming sections, you will see a breakdown of tasks categorized by daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences, along with ad-hoc tasks for addressing unexpected issues and to be at the top of your game.

Daily tasks

Daily maintenance and reviews are critical to ensure your MDI deployment is operating smoothly and staying ahead of potential threats. Here is a distinguished daily task guide, designed to prioritize incident triage, looking at high-risk users, system health checks, and proactive threat hunting:

  • Prioritize and triage incidents: Start each day by addressing the most pressing security alerts. By focusing on severity and potential impact, you ensure that no critical threat...
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