I was asked to review the following book by the publisher, and I must say that it was a good experience for me. I used the book to help guide me through security on my tenant even though I don’t have all the security bells and whistles that they call out. It was a great learning experience for me!
Book Information
Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance for Administrators
A definitive guide to planning, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft 365 security posture
- Authors: Sasha Kranjac & Omar Kudović
- Length: 432 pages
- Publisher: Packt
My Thoughts and Review
Sasha and Omar covered the various security and compliance features available in Microsoft 365. The scope of the content is huge because Microsoft covers so much with their security and compliance tools such as Defender and Purview. Overall, this book is a “must have” book for anyone who manages Microsoft 365 for their organization. It gives you a good overview of what you may need to do today or tomorrow even if you don’t do everything immediately. I would treat this like a good knowledge base or quick start guide to security and compliance for Microsoft 365. If you are an administrator of Microsoft 365, you should include this in your library to help do your job and keep your company secure and compliant.
This book is a “must have” book for anyone who manages Microsoft 365 for their organization
My Summary of the Book
Here’s my summary of the book. I think they did a good job of balancing volume and detail. This summary should give you a good idea of what you can learn from this book.
The book provides a comprehensive look at Microsoft 365’s security, compliance, and governance options, covering topics like threat and information protection, data governance, and compliance management. It introduces Microsoft Defender products, Microsoft 365 Security, vulnerability management, eDiscovery, Purview solutions, among others. Recognizing the vast scope of Microsoft 365’s offerings in security, governance, and compliance, the authors aim to cover as much as possible. These elements are critical for any business undergoing digital transformation.
Microsoft 365 delivers an all-encompassing, unified approach to safeguard data, devices, and users, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Leveraging cloud technology, AI, and automation, it simplifies and enhances security and compliance procedures, providing valuable insights into an organization’s security stance. Adopting Microsoft 365 can improve an organization’s resilience and operational efficiency. This book serves as a resource for integrating these tools and strengthening security and compliance strategies.