Course Description

Course Overview

Microsoft Information Protection Administrator (SC-400) is an advanced training program designed for IT professionals to gain expertise in designing and implementing data protection solutions in Microsoft environments. Participants will learn how to configure and manage Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) features, including sensitivity labels, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and data encryption, to protect sensitive information and maintain compliance with data protection regulations.

Prerequisites

To excel in this course, participants should have a solid understanding of data protection concepts, Microsoft 365 security and compliance features, and cloud computing fundamentals. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Azure Information Protection will be beneficial. Prior experience in data protection and compliance management will be advantageous.

Methodology

The course will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to dedicated Microsoft environments for hands-on practice, enabling them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The course will be led by certified instructors with extensive experience in data protection, Microsoft 365 security, and compliance solutions, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Microsoft Information Protection
• Understanding the importance of data protection and compliance
• Overview of Microsoft Information Protection features and capabilities
• Identifying data protection challenges and solutions with Microsoft technologies
• Configuring Sensitivity Labels and Data Classification
• Designing and implementing sensitivity labels for data classification
• Configuring protection settings and data retention policies
• Applying sensitivity labels to documents and emails in Microsoft 365
• Implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies
• Configuring DLP policies to prevent data leakage and unauthorized access
• Defining policy rules and conditions for data protection
• Monitoring and managing DLP incidents and reports
• Data Protection with Microsoft Cloud App Security
• Utilizing Microsoft Cloud App Security for cloud data protection
• Implementing app connectors and policies for data protection
• Integrating Cloud App Security with Microsoft Information Protection
• Data Encryption and Rights Management with Azure Information Protection
• Configuring Azure Information Protection for data encryption and rights management
• Implementing protection templates and protection policies
• Monitoring and auditing data protection activities with Azure Information Protection

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement data protection solutions using Microsoft Information Protection features.
• Configure sensitivity labels and data classification for data protection and compliance.
• Implement data loss prevention (DLP) policies to prevent data leakage and unauthorized access.
• Utilize Microsoft Cloud App Security for cloud data protection.
• Implement data encryption and rights management with Azure Information Protection.

Labs

• Configuring Sensitivity Labels and Data Classification in Microsoft 365
• Implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies in Microsoft 365
• Utilizing Microsoft Cloud App Security for Cloud Data Protection
• Configuring Azure Information Protection for Data Encryption and Rights Management
• Monitoring Data Protection Activities with Azure Information Protection