Learning resources for Microsoft Defender for Business
Whether you're new to security or Defender for Business, or you want to increase your security skills, this article describes some scenarios to try and learning resources that are available for you to use.
Try these scenarios
The following table summarizes several scenarios to try with Defender for Business.
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Onboard devices using a local script | In Defender for Business, you can onboard Windows and Mac devices by using a script that you download and run on each device. The script creates a trust with Microsoft Entra ID, if that trust doesn't already exist; enrolls the device with Microsoft Intune, if you have Intune; and onboards the device to Defender for Business. To learn more, see Onboard devices to Defender for Business. |
| Onboard devices using Intune | If you were already using Intune before getting Defender for Business, you can continue to use Intune admin center to onboard devices. Try onboarding your Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices with Microsoft Intune. To learn more, see Device enrollment in Microsoft Intune. |
| Edit security policies | If you're managing your security policies in Defender for Business, use the Device configuration page to view and edit your policies. Defender for Business comes with default policies that use recommended settings to secure your company's devices as soon as they're onboarded. You can keep the default policies, edit them, and define your own policies to suit your business needs. To learn more, see View or edit policies in Defender for Business. |
| View your security recommendations | Defender for Business includes a vulnerability management dashboard that provides an exposure score and relevant security recommendations. See Use your vulnerability management dashboard in Microsoft Defender for Business. |
| View incidents in Microsoft 365 Lighthouse (for Microsoft partners) |
If you're a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider using Microsoft 365 Lighthouse, you can view incidents across your customers' tenants in your Microsoft 365 Lighthouse portal. To learn more, see Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and Defender for Business. |
Recommended training for Defender for Business
The following table describes the recommended learning resources for Defender for Business customers.
| Training | Description |
|---|---|
| Defender for Endpoint training modules and learning paths | Defender for Business was built on Defender for Endpoint. Try one or more of the modules and learning paths that are available in the Defender for Endpoint training courses. |
| Defender XDR Ninja training | Ramp up on security operations through our Defender XDR Ninja training. These resources include videos, blog posts, webcasts, articles, and more. Content is available for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. See Become a Microsoft Defender XDR Ninja. |