Introduction
Modern endpoint environments face sophisticated threats that use multiple attack vectors — from phishing emails and malicious scripts to credential theft and lateral movement across networks. Protecting devices requires a defense-in-depth approach that combines prevention, detection, response, and continuous monitoring. Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender work together to implement advanced threat protection strategies across your organization's endpoints.
In this module, you learn how to deploy layered endpoint protection controls, discover and monitor cloud app usage, configure Attack Surface Reduction rules to block common attack behaviors, apply Zero Trust principles to endpoint access decisions, and automate remediation for common security issues.
What will you learn?
- Implement layered threat protection strategies using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender
- Discover and monitor cloud applications with Microsoft Defender's SaaS app security
- Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules to block risky behaviors before they lead to compromise
- Apply Zero Trust principles to endpoint protection by integrating device risk signals with compliance and Conditional Access policies
- Automate remediation using proactive remediation scripts in Intune
Example scenario
Suppose you're an endpoint administrator for a global manufacturing company. Your organization has experienced several security incidents involving phishing attacks, unauthorized cloud storage apps, and malware delivered through Office macros. Leadership has asked you to strengthen endpoint protection using a defense-in-depth approach that prevents threats, detects suspicious activity, and responds automatically when devices are compromised. You need to implement advanced threat protection capabilities that work together to protect devices and enforce Zero Trust access principles.