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Training Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Detect and Respond to Advanced Threats
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training objectives
- Master expert configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to secure professional environments
- Develop skills in advanced detection of zero-day threats in enterprise settings
- Implement automated responses and live investigations for critical incidents
- Optimize prevention policies and certifying compliance in complex contexts
- Design integrations with SIEM and third-party tools for unified supervision
- Deploy attack simulations to test endpoint resilience
- Ensure certifying expertise in proactive cyber risk management
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days
Module 1 : Deployment: Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in an expert environment (onboarding, agents, advanced policies)
Mass installation and onboarding of agents on Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints, fine-tuned policy configuration via the Defender portal, use of PowerShell for automation scripts, connectivity tests and simulation of enterprise cluster deployments, creation of device groups for segmented management, resolution of complex hybrid Azure AD integration cases, production of a complete readiness report to validate the initial posture.
Module 2 : Prevention: Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to block attacks (ASR, tamper protection, cloud app security)
Activation and tuning of ASR rules to prevent LOLBins techniques, deployment of enhanced tamper protection against malicious manipulations, integration with Defender for Cloud Apps for zero-trust protection, practical exercises on blocking unsigned executables and abusive PowerShell scripts, real-time log analysis to refine business exclusions, ransomware attack simulations and development of enterprise-adapted prevention baselines, generation of custom dashboards for proactive monitoring.
Module 3 : Detection: Analyze Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alerts (EDR telemetry, hunting queries, ML behaviors)
In-depth exploration of EDR signals via KQL in Advanced Hunting, decoding of telemetry events to identify zero-day IOCs, use of Machine Learning to score behavioral anomalies, practical cases of investigation on simulated APT attacks, construction of custom queries for recurrent pro-hunting, correlation of multi-endpoint alerts into unified incidents, production of forensic timelines and export to SIEM tools like Splunk, optimization of false positives for maximum SOC efficiency.
Module 4 : Response: Orchestrate remediations with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (live response, automation rules, USB isolation)
Execution of Live Response sessions for immediate containment on compromised endpoints, advanced scripting for artifact collection and remediation execution, configuration of automation rules for SOAR-like responses, one-click network and USB isolation during live incidents, exercises on rollback of malicious processes and persistence purge, integration with Microsoft Sentinel for extended playbooks, simulation of a major incident with chain of command, drafting of certifying IR procedures for the security team.
Module 5 : Optimization: Scale Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in the enterprise (integrations, ATT&CK simulations, compliance reporting)
Deployment of Threat Analytics and Attack Simulations to validate MITRE ATT&CK maturity, tuning of API connectors to third-party SIEM and Microsoft Purview, performance optimization for 10k+ endpoints, generation of GDPR/NIST compliance reports via Vulnerability Management, workshops on custom analytics rules for sector-specific threats, review of the ongoing project with global audit, post-training action plan for continuous resilience, delivery of ready-to-use templates and playbooks.
How Microsoft Defender for Endpoint skills are assessed
- Expert multiple-choice quiz on advanced Defender for Endpoint features
- Live investigation of a simulated APT scenario in real time
- Presentation of the ongoing project: complete EDR incident simulation
- Practical audit of configurations and custom rules
How the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint course is taught
- Sessions led by a Microsoft-certified expert with field experience
- Hands-on exercises on virtual labs replicating enterprise environments
- Ongoing project: deployment and management of a simulated Defender SOC
- Detailed course materials, script templates, and access to video replays
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training: access and practical arrangements
The Training Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Detect and Respond to Advanced Threats program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.
The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.
Equipment required
For the smooth delivery of the Training Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Detect and Respond to Advanced Threats program, the following equipment is required:
- Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
- Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
- Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
- Post-training access to materials and educational resources
For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.
* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program
Skills assessment methods
Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Detect and Respond to Advanced Threats program is performed through:
- During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
- End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
- After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills
Program accessibility
Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.
Enrollment terms and lead times
Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.
The Learni story
Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.
Our method
How Learni guarantees the quality of your Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training
Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.
You meet the trainer beforehand
30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.
- Live briefing on goals and team context.
- Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Content tailored to your context
No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.
- Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
- Program co-written then validated by your team.
Continuous quality follow-up
Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.
- NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
- Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.
A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.
Our social commitment
A school kit donated to a child for every training booked
To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.
- Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
- Distributed through our partner charities
- Included, at no extra cost to you
FAQ
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: frequently asked questions
Which tools are used in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training?+
Hands-on work runs on onboarding, agents, advanced policies, ASR, tamper protection and cloud app security. Those tools come from the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training?+
They can master expert configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to secure professional environments, develop skills in advanced detection of zero-day threats in enterprise settings and implement automated responses and live investigations for critical incidents. Those are the stated objectives of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Deployment: Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in an expert environment (onboarding, agents, advanced policies). Day 2: Prevention: Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to block attacks (ASR, tamper protection, cloud app security). Day 3: Detection: Analyze Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alerts (EDR telemetry, hunting queries, ML behaviors). Day 4: Response: Orchestrate remediations with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (live response, automation rules, USB isolation). Day 5: Optimization: Scale Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in the enterprise (integrations, ATT&CK simulations, compliance reporting). The Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training assessed?+
Assessment relies on expert multiple-choice quiz on advanced Defender for Endpoint features, live investigation of a simulated APT scenario in real time and presentation of the ongoing project: complete EDR incident simulation. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training cost per participant?+
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training?+
Advanced experience in EDR/XDR, mastery of Microsoft 365 Defender, and PowerShell scripting.
Is a certificate issued after Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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