Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Virtual Ninja Trainingwith @HeikeRitter
This training series is based on the Ninja blog and brings you up to speed quickly on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. In every episode, our experts guide you through the powerful features and functions of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that help you keep your environment secure. We start with the fundamentals and dive deeper as the show continues.
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Reporting in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Discover the out-of-the-box reporting capabilities you get with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and learn how they can help you spot trends in your environment. You’ll also learn how to use Power BI and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint rich APIs to extend these capabilities.
Guest:
Jake Mowrer
Microsoft
Microsoft Threat Experts
Microsoft Threat Experts provide your security operations center with expert-level monitoring, analysis, and support to identify and respond to critical threats in your unique environment. In this episode, we discuss how this service works and how to get started with Experts on Demand.
Guest:
Steve Newby
Microsoft
Automated investigation and response
Automated investigation and response uses inspection algorithms to examine alerts, determine whether the threat requires action, and perform necessary remediation actions. Learn how automation handles and resolves alerts, enabling security operations experts to focus on more sophisticated threats and other high-value initiatives.
Guest:
Jesse Esquivel
Microsoft
The investigation experience
The incidents queue provides high-level information about each incident and is the starting point for your threat investigations. In this episode, we bring you a deeper look into working with incidents and alerts, the rich machine time line, and various other tools that enhance your investigation experience.
Guest:
Michael Melone
Microsoft
Next-generation protection
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a major component of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This next-generation protection brings together machine learning, big data analysis, in-depth threat resistance research, and the Microsoft cloud infrastructure to protect endpoints in your organization. Learn how Microsoft’s next-generation antivirus help secure your devices.
Guest:
Paul Huijbregts
Microsoft
Attack surface reduction
Learn about the features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that help you eliminate risks by reducing your attack surface—without reducing user productivity. In this session, we show you how attack surface reduction can minimize your organization’s susceptibility to cyber threats and attacks.
Guest:
Jeff Cook
Microsoft
Threat and vulnerability management
Threat and vulnerability management discovers vulnerabilities and misconfigurations on your endpoints and provides actionable insights that help you quickly remediate threats and vulnerabilities in your environment. Learn how you can use the threat and vulnerability management in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to improve your organization’s security posture.
Guest:
Mark Thomas
Microsoft
Get started with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
In this episode, we dive into the most common features and scenarios to help get you started fast with your tenant. You get an overview of your control center: the unified Microsoft 365 Defender portal, role-based access control, granting permissions, and the built-in evaluation lab.
Guest:
Dean Pickering
Microsoft
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Start your trialGet to know Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive solution for preventing, detecting, and automating the investigation of and response to threats against endpoints. Join us for this first episode to get to know Microsoft Defender for Endpoint components and capabilities.
Guest:
John Nix
Microsoft
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Season 2 of our show is coming soon with more Ninja Training on the way! Stay tuned for details.