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Training Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Effectively Secure Endpoints
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training objectives
- Master the installation and initial configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in certified professional training
- Develop skills to deploy protection policies tailored to the organization
- Detect advanced threats on endpoints using integrated tools
- Analyze alerts and investigate real-world security incidents
- Implement rapid responses to cyberattacks to minimize impacts
- Optimize the platform to ensure GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance in the organization
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint curriculum: 4 modules over 4 days
Module 1 : Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Basics and Installation (cloud tools, onboarding, licenses)
Discover the fundamentals of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint through an immersive presentation of EDR features, begin with installation on Windows servers and virtual endpoints in a dedicated lab, configure onboarding with Azure AD, perform connectivity tests, explore the portal.security.microsoft.com interface, and produce an initial installation report as a concrete deliverable to validate your first professional cybersecurity skills.
Module 2 : Configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Policies and Protections (AV rules, firewall, exclusions)
Dive into customizing protection policies with practical workshops on the Defender console, define advanced antivirus rules, enable next-gen firewall and targeted exclusions, test real-time blocking modes on simulated scenarios, integrate indicators of compromise (IOC), analyze impacts via dashboards, and generate a documented policy plan for immediate enterprise implementation.
Module 3 : Detection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Alerts and Investigation (KQL, timelines, hunting)
Learn to detect threats through exercises on automated alerts and event timelines, use KQL queries in Advanced Hunting to identify anomalies, investigate real ransomware and phishing attack cases, explore malicious entities with Device Timeline, collaborate in teams on simulated incidents, and produce a structured investigation report incorporating digital evidence to enhance your incident response skills.
Module 4 : Incident Response and Optimization of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Remediation and Compliance (automated actions, reporting)
Master incident response with live remediation simulations, trigger automated actions such as endpoint isolation, configure playbooks for rapid orchestration, optimize configurations for GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance, generate exportable audit reports, review best practices through a real enterprise case study, and conclude with a final certifying exercise including an attestation of acquired skills in professional training.
How Microsoft Defender for Endpoint skills are assessed
- Interactive quizzes at the end of each day on key Microsoft Defender for Endpoint concepts
- Practical case studies graded by Microsoft-certified experts
- Final project: complete deployment plan evaluated for internal certification
How the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint course is taught
- Active pedagogy with 70% hands-on practice on real Microsoft Defender for Endpoint labs
- Real-world use cases drawn from French companies for immediate application
- Interactive methods: small group workshops, cyber attack simulations
- Ongoing support: video resources and alumni community post-training
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training: access and practical arrangements
The Training Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Effectively Secure Endpoints 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 - Effectively Secure Endpoints 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 - Effectively Secure Endpoints 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 cloud tools, onboarding, licenses, AV rules, firewall and exclusions. Those tools come from the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program itself, delivered on site over 4 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 the installation and initial configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in certified professional training, develop skills to deploy protection policies tailored to the organization and detect advanced threats on endpoints using integrated tools. Those are the stated objectives of the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program at Beginner level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Basics and Installation (cloud tools, onboarding, licenses). Day 2: Configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Policies and Protections (AV rules, firewall, exclusions). Day 3: Detection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Alerts and Investigation (KQL, timelines, hunting). Day 4: Incident Response and Optimization of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Remediation and Compliance (automated actions, reporting). The Microsoft Defender for Endpoint program runs over 4 days, delivered on site.
How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint training assessed?+
Assessment relies on interactive quizzes at the end of each day on key Microsoft Defender for Endpoint concepts, practical case studies graded by Microsoft-certified experts and final project: complete deployment plan evaluated for internal certification. 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 $4,620 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $7,865 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?+
4 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?+
Basic knowledge of Windows administration, daily use of a workstation in a company environment, and elementary understanding of computer networks.
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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