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Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004)

The Defend Against Cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course trains professionals in using Microsoft Defender XDR to detect and mitigate security threats. Gain hands-on experience in securing enterprise environments against advanced cyberattacks.

course: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004)

Duration: 1 day

Format: Virtual or Classroom

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Overview

This one-day course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Defender XDR to protect enterprise environments from cyberthreats. Participants will learn threat detection, incident response, and mitigation strategies to secure organizational assets. The course provides practical, hands-on training in deploying and managing Microsoft Defender XDR tools, making it ideal for security specialists, IT administrators, and incident response teams.

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Who is this course for?

Who is the Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course for?

The Defend Against Cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course is tailored for IT administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and incident response teams who are responsible for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyberthreats. It is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their skills in using Microsoft Defender XDR to protect enterprise environments from advanced threats. This course is particularly suited for individuals aiming to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture and develop expertise in modern threat defense techniques.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course.

  • Learn how the Microsoft Defender portal provides a unified view of incidents from the Microsoft Defender family of products.
  • Use the Microsoft Defender portal
  • Manage incidents
  • Investigate incidents
  • Manage and investigate alerts
  • Manage automated investigations
  • Use the action center
  • Explore advanced hunting
  • Investigate Microsoft Entra signin logs
  • Understand Microsoft Secure Score
  • Analyze threat analytics
  • Analyze reports
  • Configure the Microsoft Defender portal
  • Learn how to deploy the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment, including onboarding devices and configuring security.
  • Create your environment
  • Understand operating systems compatibility and features
  • Onboard devices
  • Manage access
  • Create and manage roles for rolebased access control
  • Configure device groups
  • Configure environment advanced features
  • Learn how to configure settings to manage alerts and notifications. You'll also learn to enable indicators as part of the detection process.
  • Configure advanced features
  • Configure alert notifications
  • Manage alert suppression
  • Manage indicators
  • Learn how to configure automation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint by managing environmental settings.
  • Configure advanced features
  • Manage automation upload and folder settings
  • Configure automated investigation and remediation capabilities
  • Block at risk devices
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides detailed device information, including forensics information. Learn about information available to you through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that aids in your investigations.
  • Use the device inventory list
  • Investigate the device
  • Use behavioral blocking
  • Detect devices with device discovery
  • In this module, you learned how to configure Microsoft Defender XDR, deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and onboard devices. You also configured policies, mitigated threats and responded to incidents with Defender XDR.
  • Configure the Microsoft Defender XDR environment
  • Deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Mitigate Attacks with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course.

  • Orange-check Experience using the Microsoft Defender portal
  • Orange-check Basic understanding of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Orange-check Basic understanding of Microsoft Sentinel
  • Orange-check Experience using Kusto Query Language (KQL) in Microsoft Sentinel

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Michel Aguilera

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management.

Michel excels with a vast expertise in the fields of consulting, training and project management. During his 20 year IT career he has acquired a wide range of skills, both technical and management wise.  He is a keen lover of challenges and keeps up to date with market expectations. Having a multi-cultural approach, he can even train in 5 different languages ​​with ease.

In addition to this, he is very experienced as a hands-on consultant and has worked with various integrations and migrations including Windows migrations, Datacenter consolidations, multiple solution integrations, ITSM implementations. He is also an expert on Cloud environments and in virtualization techniques as well (Operating systems and applications).

 

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Julian Sharp

Julian Sharp delivers high-quality, LIVE instructor-led training in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform for professionals seeking real-world skills and certification readiness. With decades of industry experience and deep technical expertise, he helps learners master complex solutions efficiently.

Meet the Instructor: Julian Sharp
MCT | MVP | Solution Architect | Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Expert

With 20+ years of experience and over 16 years specializing in Dynamics CRM/365 and Power Platform, Julian has trained thousands of professionals and helped organizations solve real business challenges using Microsoft technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2007 and a Microsoft MVP, Julian brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a practical, business-first mindset.

He’s not just an instructor - he’s a community leader, consultant, and solution architect trusted by enterprises across the globe.

  • Microsoft MVP – Business Applications

  • Specialist in Dynamics 365, Power Platform & Azure

  • Developer of Microsoft courseware
  • Speaker & mentor at Microsoft community events

Ready to build solutions with one of the best in the field?

Explore upcoming courses with Julian Sharp to get started.

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FAQ

FAQs for the Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course.

This course focuses on training IT professionals to use Microsoft Defender XDR for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyberthreats. It teaches participants how to manage security incidents, defend against advanced attacks, and ensure the security of their organization's IT infrastructure.

It’s beneficial to have basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Microsoft Defender tools, and threat detection processes. Familiarizing yourself with general cybersecurity protocols and incident response practices will help you better understand the course content.

Participants should have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity, familiarity with Microsoft Defender tools, and basic knowledge of threat management and incident response.

The Defend Against Cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (SC-5004) course costs €705, which includes hands-on training and in-depth coverage of Microsoft Defender XDR capabilities.

Topics include threat detection, incident response management, mitigating advanced attacks, and implementing Microsoft Defender XDR tools to secure enterprise environments.

Yes, this course provides hands-on expertise in using Microsoft Defender XDR to combat cyberthreats, making it an excellent investment for professionals seeking to enhance their career in cybersecurity.

This course does not offer certification but equips participants with practical skills to manage cyberthreats and enhance their organization's security posture using Microsoft Defender XDR.

Yes, the course is available online, offering a flexible learning experience with live instruction and practical labs.

The course is moderately challenging, designed for individuals with a basic understanding of cybersecurity and Microsoft Defender tools. It blends theoretical content with hands-on labs to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

Cybersecurity professionals specializing in Microsoft Defender XDR can expect to earn between €70,000 and €120,000 annually, depending on their experience and role.

Reviews

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Johan Andersson

Johan Andersson

Easy to attend over Teams and an excellent instructor gave me great value for the time I invested.

Stephen Ridgway

Readynez is the best training provider I've used for many years. Their customer service is first class, prices are very competitive and instruction excellent.

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