SC-5003
Course Description
The Microsoft SC-5003 course is a hands-on, role-based training designed to build practical skills in securing enterprise endpoints using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This course focuses on real-world configuration, monitoring, and response techniques required to protect devices against modern cyber threats. Participants will learn how to onboard devices, configure security policies, manage alerts, and investigate endpoint incidents using Microsoft’s security tools and dashboards. The course emphasizes operational security tasks aligned with the Applied Skills credential, enabling learners to demonstrate job-ready capabilities rather than just theoretical knowledge. By completing this course, learners gain the expertise needed to detect, investigate, and respond to endpoint threats while integrating Defender for Endpoint with the broader Microsoft security ecosystem. This training is ideal for professionals working in SOC, endpoint security, and cybersecurity operations roles.
What You Will Learn
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Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Onboard Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices
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Monitor security alerts and endpoint vulnerabilities
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Investigate incidents using advanced hunting and analytics
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Respond to and remediate endpoint-based threats
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Apply best practices for endpoint security operations
Who This Course Is For
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SOC Analysts and Security Analysts
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Cybersecurity and Endpoint Security Professionals
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IT Administrators with security responsibilities
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Students preparing for Microsoft Applied Skills credentials
Outcome
After completing SC-5003, learners will be able to confidently operate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in a production environment and validate their skills through the Microsoft Applied Skills: Configure and operate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint credential.