Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth. An exhaustive guide to ITDR, breach prevention, and cyberattack response

Pierre Thoor, Matthew Zorich

Written by a recognized cybersecurity expert, Microsoft Defender for Identity in Depth not only lays the groundwork for deploying and managing MDI, but also takes your knowledge to expert levels, enabling you to strengthen your organization against the most advanced cyber threats.You’ll familiarize yourself with the essentials of MDI, from seamless setup to leveraging PowerShell for automation, setting the stage for exploring advanced integrations and capabilities. Through practical, real-world examples, you’ll learn how to extend MDI’s reach by using APIs and conducting proactive threat hunting with KQL to turn insights into actions.The book gradually shifts focus to operational excellence, helping you develop expertise in investigating alerts, optimizing action accounts, and troubleshooting, which will empower you to master the building and maintenance of a robust ITDR framework and strengthen your security posture.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to harness the full potential of MDI’s functionalities, positioning you as a key player in your organization’s cybersecurity defenses.