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 licenses, privileged roles, and information needed to make informed decisions during the configuration process.

Moving forward, we’ll focus on identifying your organization’s...