Summary
This module examined Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, which is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) that supports various deployment modes including log collection, API connectors, and reverse proxy. It provides rich visibility, control over data travel, and sophisticated analytics to identify and combat cyberthreats across all your Microsoft and third-party cloud services.
While moving to the cloud increases flexibility for employees and IT alike, it also introduces new challenges and complexities for keeping your organization secure. To get the full benefit of cloud apps and services, an IT team must find the right balance of supporting access while maintaining control to protect critical data.
You learned that Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps natively integrates with leading Microsoft solutions. You also learned that Microsoft designed it with security professionals in mind. It provides simple deployment, centralized management, and innovative automation capabilities.
In this module, you learned how to implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You examined how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, control your cloud apps with file policies, manage and respond to any alerts generated by those policies, and configure and troubleshoot Cloud Discovery.