Regulatory and Compliance Headaches?
Are regulatory and compliance requirements a source of frustration, stress, or uncertainty in your organization? Did you know that Microsoft has a product called Microsoft Compliance Manager (MSCM) that can help alleviate the stress, uncertainty and most importantly risk to your organization? The wait is over! Be a part of the movement that is MSCM and help guide its evolution. Your direct input and feedback is valuable to our teams here at Microsoft. A simple 10-minute survey, click here, can get you started down the road to better regulatory and compliance preparedness! It’s free for 90 days to all E3 and E5 customers, so what are you waiting for! Should you have any questions please reach out to mipcompcxe@microsoft.com. Also don’t forget to tell your teams about the recently published Microsoft Compliance Manager Ninja Training and the free 90 day trial for all customers!This was my preparation for the exam Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)!
Dear Microsoft 365 Security and Azure Security Friends, When I first read about this certification I was immediately excited! But at the same time I had a lot of respect, because it is an expert certification. I quickly started collecting information. The first thing I learned was that it takes a so-called prerequisite exam to become a Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification. The following prerequisite exams are available (only one of these exams must be passed): Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/security-operations-analyst/ Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/identity-and-access-administrator/ Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/azure-security-engineer/ Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (MS-500) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/m365-security-administrator/ I have taken all these prerequisite exams. The two exams AZ-500 and MS-500 helped me the most in preparing for the SC-100 (this is certainly not the case for everyone). In this SC-100 exam you will be quizzed on topics in Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft 365 Defender for Cloud Apps (and all other Defender products), Azure Policy, Azure landing zone, etc. This spectrum is huge, please take enough time to "explore" these "portals" deeply. You don't have to have the technical knowledge down to the last detail. No not at all, in this exam it is important to use all the features and products with the right strategy. This was among other things my way to success! Now to my preparations for the exam: 1. First of all, I looked at the Exam Topics to get a first impression of the scope of topics. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/cybersecurity-architect-expert/ Please take a close look at the skills assessed: https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RWVbXN 2. So that I can prepare for an exam I need an Azure test environment (this is indispensable for me). You can sign up for a free trial here. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/ Next, I set up a Microsoft 365 test environment. You can sign up for a free trial here. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/compare-all-microsoft-365-business-products I chose the "Microsoft 365 Business Premium" plan for my testing. I have also registered several free trials to test the various Defender products. 3. Now it goes to the Microsoft Learn content. These learn paths (as you can see below, all 4) I have worked through completely and "mapped"/reconfigured as much as possible in my test environment. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/sc-100-design-zero-trust-strategy-architecture/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/sc-100-evaluate-governance-risk-compliance/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/sc-100-design-security-for-infrastructure/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/sc-100-design-strategy-for-data-applications/ 4. Register for the exam early. This creates some pressure and you stay motivated. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/cybersecurity-architect-expert/ 5. Please also watch the video of John Savill, it is very helpful! https://youtu.be/2Qu5gQjNQh4 6. The Exam Ref for the SC-200 exam was also very supportive. https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/store/exam-ref-sc-200-microsoft-security-operations-analyst-9780137666720 7. Further I have summarized various links that have also helped me a lot. Sorted by Functional Group. Design a Zero Trust strategy and architecture: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cybersecurity-reference-architecture/mcra https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/secure/security-governance https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/monitor-audit https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/security-control-logging-monitoring https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/log-audit https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-network-connectivity https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-network-segmentation https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/zero-trust/deploy/infrastructure https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/zero-trust/integrate/infrastructure https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/strategy/define-security-strategy https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/secure/business-resilience https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/strategy/technical-considerations/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/organize/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/operational-checklist https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/defender-for-cloud/#features https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/workflow-automation https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/incident-response-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/incident-response-planning https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/incident-response-process https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/secure/security-operations https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/security-operations https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-setup-guide/organize-resources https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/azure-setup-guide/manage-access https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/landing-zone/design-area/identity-access https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/identity-management-best-practices https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/external-identities/external-identities-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-authentication-methods https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/education/deploy/design-credential-authentication-strategies https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/choose-ad-authn https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-identity-authentication https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-identity-authorization https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/plan-conditional-access https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/guide/security/conditional-access-zero-trust https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/roles/best-practices https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/governance/entitlement-management-delegate https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/roles/groups-concept https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/privileged-identity-management/pim-configure https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/identity https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/governance/entitlement-management-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/governance/entitlement-management-delegate https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-identity-manager/pam/privileged-identity-management-for-active-directory-domain-services https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-identity-manager/pam/principles-of-operation https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/roles/security-planning Evaluate Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) technical strategies and security operations strategies: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/govern/policy-compliance/regulatory-compliance https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/technical-capabilities https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/governance https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/regulatory-compliance-dashboard https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/compliance-manager?view=o365-worldwide https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/compliance-score-calculation?view=o365-worldwide https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/secure-score-security-controls https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/governance/policy/tutorials/create-and-manage https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/global-infrastructure/data-residency/ https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/achieving-compliant-data-residency-and-security-with-azure/ https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/trusted-cloud/privacy/ https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/10-recommendations-for-cloud-privacy-and-security-with-ponemon-research/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/introduction https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/update-regulatory-compliance-packages https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/regulatory-compliance-dashboard https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/secure-score-access-and-track https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/enhanced-security-features-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-governance-landing-zone https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/considerations/landing-zone-security https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/landing-zone/design-area/security https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/office-365-ti?view=o365-worldwide https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/insider-risk-management?view=o365-worldwide https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/reduce-risk-across-your-environments-with-the-latest-threat-and/ba-p/2902691 Design security for infrastructure: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-security-configuration-framework/windows-security-baselines https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/security-and-assurance https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/minimum-requirements?view=o365-worldwide https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/protect/security-baselines https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/plan/security-best-practices/best-practices-for-securing-active-directory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory-domain-services/secure-your-domain https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/general/about-keys-secrets-certificates https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/management https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/cloud-services-security-baseline https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/iot/security/ https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/database/security-overview?view=azuresql https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/database/security-best-practice?view=azuresql https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/sql-database-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cosmos-db/database-security?tabs=sql-api https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/synapse-analytics-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/overview-security https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/security-recommendations https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/app-service-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/storage-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/container-instances-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/container-registry-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/aks-security-baseline https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/concepts-security https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/aks/operator-best-practices-cluster-security?tabs=azure-cli https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/services/compute/azure-kubernetes-service/azure-kubernetes-service Design a strategy for data and applications: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/develop/threat-modeling-tool-mitigations https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-threat-model https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/assurance/assurance-security-development-and-operation https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/develop/secure-design https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-app-service-introduction https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/resilience https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/security-controls-v3-governance-strategy https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/data-guide/scenarios/securing-data-solutions https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-storage https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/security-controls-v3-data-protection https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/encryption-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/data-encryption-best-practices https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/encryption-atrest https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/security/design-storage-encryption 8. You can find a list of all the links here: https://github.com/tomwechsler/Microsoft_Cloud_Security/blob/main/SC-100/Links.md I know you've probably read and heard this many times: read the exam questions slowly and accurately. Well, that was the key to success for me. It's the details that make the difference between success and failure. Let me give you an example at this point. You want to make a business app available. The authentication should be done by each person with his own LinkedIn account. Which variant of Azure Active Directory do you use for this? At this point you should know the different types of Azure Active Directory. One final tip: When you have learned something new, try to explain what you have learned to another person (whether or not they know your subject). If you can explain it in your own words, you understand the subject. That is exactly how I do it, except that I do not explain it to another person, but record a video for YouTube! I hope this information helps you and that you successfully pass the exam. I wish you success! Kind regards, Tom Wechsler P.S. All scripts (#PowerShell, Azure CLI, #Terraform, #ARM) that I use can be found on github! https://github.com/tomwechsler
WIP Vs AIP
Hi Community, One of our partner would like to pitch in AIP over WIP and looking for the specific differences: Could any experts help resolve the below questions? • When to use WIP over Azure Information Protection? • What scenarios would we use both WIP and Information Protection side by side? • Why would we need WIP for managed devices? • Should we limit access for unmanaged devices (access control) or WIP for unmanaged devices (BYOD)? Any guidance would be of great help. Many thanks in advance!How the Teams Report a Concern Feature Works
The Report a concern option is available in Teams personal and group chats when enabled in a messaging policy and the organization uses communication compliance policies. Microsoft creates a communication compliance policy automatically to process messages reported by users. The investigation process follows the same flow as for other communication compliance policies, even if the messages might vary a tad in terms of their content because it’s a very subjective decision by a user to report content. Overall, a nice feature to have. https://office365itpros.com/2023/01/05/report-a-concern-teams/
CloudAppEvents log table is missing some logs.
Hello, I was testing the case "Unusual file of deletions" alert in my environment, i tried it by deleting 1500 txt files, the alert is generated successfully. but the problem in my case was when i trying to check which files are deleted, by checking the table CloudAppEvents (ActionType :FileDeleted), not all deleted files are listed as an events(approximately just 100 events appear from total 1500 deleted files). I need to check if there a misconfigurations or some thing need to modified. Thanks for allFirst look at the new Microsoft Purview portal
I've recently got access to the new Microsoft Purview portal home page and I'm liking the change. Here's the changes that I've noticed so far. The New Purview Look With the recent update, the Microsoft Purview portal now integrates both Microsoft Purview for Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Purview portal. This allows you to label and manage data across multiple cloud services like AWS, Snowflake, and Microsoft Azure, all from a single, unified interface. The Combined Portal Upon logging in, the portal greets you with a dashboard where you can select the Purview solution you need. This streamlined approach makes navigating between different solutions seamless and efficient. Enhanced Information Protection One of the significant improvements is the grouping of classifiers with sensitivity labels under the Information Protection solution. Previously, these were part of a separate Data Classification section. This consolidation simplifies data protection management, ensuring that you can easily apply and manage sensitivity labels and classifiers together. (New look) (Old dashboard look) Related Solutions The portal also highlights related solutions to enhance your chosen Purview tool. For instance, when selecting Insider Risk Management, the portal suggests complementary solutions such as: Communication Compliance Information Barriers Data Loss Prevention This feature ensures that you have a comprehensive set of tools to address various aspects of data security and compliance. Knowledge Center The Knowledge Center within the portal is a welcome change. It provides access to documentation, videos, and blogs that offer detailed insights into using the Purview solutions effectively. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding or troubleshoot an issue, the Knowledge Center is your go-to resource. Visual Enhancements The portal’s updated interface is visually appealing, with grouping of related solutions makes navigating through the options more intuitive. Each section is clearly defined, providing a better user experience.M365 German public cloud integration with M365 China - 21vianet
Hi Community, Our customer is main office is located in Germany and currently using Microsoft 365 with Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Teams solutions for employees in China. Questions: 1. How can we integrate M365 Germany AD with M365 China? 2. Are there any legal or other rules that the customer violates if integrate these two? 3. Are the Chinese employees allowed to use Microsoft Teams without special measures just like e.g. employees from European countries or USA and England, or do special measures (e.g. preventing name insertion) have to be taken? 4. Are there other special things that the customer has to consider when connecting to China, e.g. technical recommendations and also technical notes or best practices? Any guidance would be of great help. Many thanks in advance!
