Infrastructure & Security

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Essentials

Configure the core security and compliance controls every organization needs: conditional access, data loss prevention, sensitivity labels, and audit/eDiscovery basics.

Intermediate 6 weeks Live online + labs Certificate Included

Cohort-Based / pricing on request

LevelIntermediate
Duration6 weeks
FormatLive online + labs
CertificateYes

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What You'll Learn

Course Overview

Configure the core security and compliance controls every organization needs: conditional access, data loss prevention, sensitivity labels, and audit/eDiscovery basics.

Design and test conditional access policies for common risk scenarios
Configure data loss prevention (DLP) policies across email and files
Apply sensitivity labels to classify and protect documents
Use audit logs to investigate security and compliance events
Understand eDiscovery basics for legal and HR requests
Build a baseline security configuration checklist for a new tenant

IT professional working through a hands-on lab exercise for Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Essentials

Curriculum

Course Modules

7 modules taking you from foundational concepts to a real deployment plan you can apply on the job.

01Security Fundamentals

The shared responsibility model and where Microsoft 365 security controls fit in.

02Conditional Access

Building policies based on user risk, location, and device compliance signals.

03Data Loss Prevention

Configuring DLP policies to prevent sensitive data from leaving the organization.

04Sensitivity Labels

Classifying and protecting documents and emails with labels and encryption.

05Audit & Reporting

Using unified audit logs to investigate user and admin activity.

06eDiscovery Basics

Content search and eDiscovery cases for legal and HR investigations.

07Baseline Security Checklist

A practical checklist for hardening a new or existing tenant.

Who This Course Is For

IT administrators, security analysts, and compliance officers responsible for Microsoft 365 governance.

Prerequisites

Microsoft 365 Setup course or equivalent tenant administration experience recommended.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the Security & Compliance Essentials course?

IT administrators, security analysts, and compliance officers responsible for Microsoft 365 governance.

What are the prerequisites for Security & Compliance Essentials?

Microsoft 365 Setup course or equivalent tenant administration experience recommended.

How long does the Security & Compliance Essentials course take?

The course runs for 6 weeks in a live online + labs format, combining live instruction with guided lab work.

Do I get a certificate after completing this course?

Yes. Every TechLearn Academy course includes a certificate of completion once you finish the final project.

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