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IS THE MS-500 WORTH IT?

Have you ever wondered how to effectively and efficiently manage your
organization’s security? If so, you are not alone. When it comes to information
security, there are many challenges that businesses face. For example, security
professionals must constantly keep up with the latest cyber threats, update
their security measures and protocols regularly, train their employees on best
practices regarding security protocols, and much more. These responsibilities
can be extremely challenging for any administrator or team of administrators in
any business. Fortunately, there are many certifications related to information
security that can help you stand out from your peers when searching for a job.
One certification that is worth getting is the Microsoft 365 Security
Administration certificate. This article will provide you with many details
about this certification and why you should get one if you are considering
pursuing it as a secondary career objective or something similar in the future.

Without further ado, welcome to the MS-500 course on GitBit! In this course,
you'll learn everything you need to know to pass the MS-500: Microsoft 365
Security Administration certification. You'll also learn everything you need to
know to secure your Microsoft 365 tenant. Within this course, there are three
things: lessons, hands-on guides, and practice tests. For a hands-on experience,
we'll be using a free Microsoft 365 tenant which I'll help you set up in the
next lesson. Before we jump in let's discuss the test.




IS THE MS-500 WORTH IT?

Microsoft 365 is everywhere. With over 90% of fortune 500 companies using
Microsoft 365 managing and securing Microsoft 365 is an in-demand skill. It
isn't just used by large businesses. Over a million companies are using
Microsoft 365. That's a lot of organizations that have security requirements.
But that's not the only reason to hire someone with a Microsoft 365 Security
Administration certificate.

Microsoft partners also need to hire employees that have their Microsoft 365
Security Administration certificate. For Microsoft partners to have a silver
partnership they need at least one employee that has passed the MS-500.
Microsoft gold partners need at least four employees that have passed the
MS-500.


HOW MUCH CAN YOU EXPECT TO EARN?

The amount of money you can make with the certification varies depending on the
industry and the company you work for. However, on average, you can expect to
make around $100,000 a year with this certification. As a matter of fact, the
average pay for a Microsoft 365 Security Administrator is $100,053 - Zip
Recruiter. This amount can increase depending on the industry you get a job in
and your position. If you are just starting in the field, you can earn around
$60,000 a year.


WHO SHOULD TAKE THE MS-500?

Anyone that's starting their career in IT or information technology security
should look to pass the MS-500 and achieve their Microsoft 365 Security
Administration certificate. But it isn't just for beginners.

Since Microsoft partners are required to have at least four employees with the
Microsoft 365 Security Administration certificate it's a great way to get hired
or stand out above your peers.


HOW TO OBTAIN A MICROSOFT CLOUD SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE?

To obtain this certification, you must first take and pass the exam. The MS-500
exam comprises 40-60 questions and you have 120 minutes to finish the exam. The
exam costs roughly $165. You need a score of at least 700 out of 1000 to pass.
To prepare for the exam, you can use this site! Surprised right? GitBit has
everything you need to pass the MS-500 and receive your Microsoft 365 Security
Administration certificate. First, go through the lessons provided. Once you've
completed the lessons take a couple of practice exams. I recommend waiting to
schedule the exam until after you receive a 90% on our practice exams.


WHAT'S IN THE MS-500

The MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration is a 40-60 question exam that
includes multiple-choice, drag and drop, as well as, hands-on labs. It covers a
wide variety of security and administration topics on Microsoft 365.

Here's a quick break-down from Microsoft on what's covered in the MS-500:


IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE IDENTITY AND ACCESS (35-40%)

 * Secure Microsoft 365 hybrid environments
 * Secure Identities
 * Implement authentication methods
 * Implement conditional access
 * Implement roles and role groups
 * Configure and manage identity governance
 * Implement Azure AD Identity Protection 


IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE THREAT PROTECTION (25-30%)

 * Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Identity
 * Implement device threat protection
 * Implement and manage device and application protection
 * Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365
 * Monitor Microsoft 365 Security with Azure Sentinel
 * Implement and manage Microsoft Cloud App Security


IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE INFORMATION PROTECTION (10-15%)

 * Manage sensitive information
 * Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 * Manage data governance and retention


MANAGE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE FEATURES IN MICROSOFT 365 (20-25%)

 * Configure and analyze security reporting
 * Manage and analyze audit logs and reports
 * Discover and respond to compliance queries in Microsoft 365
 * Manage regulatory compliance
 * Manage insider risk solutions in Microsoft 365


PreviousNext

Introduction



 * Is the MS-500 worth it?

 * Creating a free Microsoft 365 tenant for practice

 * Managing the Microsoft 365 tenant - Introduction to the admin centers

 * Managing Microsoft 365 through PowerShell

Securing identity and access to Microsoft 365



 * How to create users in Microsoft 365 Cloud Only

 * Creating and managing admins through roles

 * Time limited admin roles in Microsoft 365

 * What's AD Connect

 * Protecting Passwords in Microsoft 365

 * Creating and managing users through groups

 * Securing and implementing enterprise applications

 * What's a conditional access policy?

 * The many ways to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365

 * Implement Self-service password reset in Microsoft 365

 * Locking down your Microsoft 365 tenant from Microsoft engineers

 * Implementing intelligent security using risk policies in Microsoft 365

 * Automating Access Review in Microsoft 365

 * Just in time, approval and notification for admin roles in Microsoft 365

Securing Microsoft 365, clouds, and on-premises environments




 * What's Microsoft 365 Defender?

 * What's Microsoft Defender for identity?

 * What's Microsoft Defender for Office 365?

 * Protect your email and Office environment from malicious actors

 * Protecting email against phishing attacks

 * Simulating attacks with Microsoft 365

 * Protecting Windows 10 and other devices with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

 * Collect, detect, investigate, and respond to security threats using Microsoft
   Sentinel

 * Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

 * Auditing sign-ins and other actions in Microsoft 365

Protecting your environment from accidental and malicious data loss




 * How to classify data using labels in Microsoft 365

 * Creating and managing data retention to conform to compliance

 * Preventing accidental and malicious data loss with DLP policies

 * Everything you need to know about securing SharePoint Online for the MS-500



Protecting User devices using Intune



 * Introduction to Intune

 * Setting up Android Devices

 * Setting up Apple / iOS devices in Intune

 * Setting up Windows 10 devices in Intune

 * How to manage devices using Intune

 * Understanding compliance policies

 * Restricting and managing apps on user devices