Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Defender, & Purview: Deployment Best Practices

Last Updated 29 Oct 2026

Course Overview

In this course, you will learn to deploy and secure Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Microsoft Defender and Purview Suites add-ons, and secure AI agents with Microsoft Agent 365. Each module covers a key security pillar-identity, device management, endpoint protection, email and app security, data protection, and AI agent security-moving from foundational (P1) to advanced (P2) capabilities. You will strengthen identity with Entra ID, secure devices with Intune, implement Zero Trust endpoint protection, safeguard collaboration with Defender for Office 365 and Cloud Apps, protect data with Microsoft Purview, and secure AI agents across identity, data, and threat protection with Microsoft Agent 365-building toward a comprehensive, modern security baseline.

Duration - 12 Hours

Level - Intermediate

Style - Self paced

Course Type - Project Ready with Labs

Certification - No

Hands on Labs - Yes

Solution Areas - Security, Run your business securely (Core)

Featured Product - Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Course Modules

Entra ID in Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Explore identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2, including advanced security and governance capabilities within Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft Defender. Compare Entra ID features and learn key considerations for planning and executing identity migration.

Configure device management with Intune in Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Understand modern workplace challenges and how Microsoft Intune helps organizations securely manage devices and applications. Explore Intune Plan 1 capabilities, feature comparisons, and migration guidance to support effective device management strategies.

Implement Endpoint and Device Security with Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft Defender

Explore modern attack paths and endpoint security strategies using Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft Defender solutions. Learn how to implement Zero Trust, strengthen threat protection, compare Defender for Endpoint capabilities, and plan migrations effectively.

Protect Email and Apps with Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Cloud Apps in Microsoft 365 ...

Explore how Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft Defender protect email, collaboration, and cloud applications with advanced security capabilities. Compare Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Cloud Apps features, and learn key considerations for migration and adoption.

Enable data security with Microsoft Purview in Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Understand the importance of data security in the AI era and explore core and advanced data protection capabilities with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Learn about Purview features, compare available capabilities, and review guidance for effective migration and adoption.

Secure AI and Agents with Agent 365

Explore Microsoft Agent 365 licensing, access controls, and Agent Registry to discover, manage, and govern AI agents. Learn how Microsoft Entra, Purview, and Defender help protect agent identities, secure data, ensure compliance, and respond to threats.

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