Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Learning Path
Protect email and collaboration with Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Learn how prevention, investigation, response, and user awareness work together.
What you will learn
Email security, anti-phishing protection, safe links and attachments, and investigation workflows.
Implementation and governance
Start with policies that protect the highest-risk users, tune detections against real mail flow, and review outcomes with the security operations team.
Recommended podcast episodes
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 — Simply Explained
- Exchange Online Protection (EOP) — Simply Explained
- Microsoft Secure Score — Simply Explained
Continue learning
Return to the Microsoft Defender Learning Hub for the complete path, or use the M365.fm Learning Hub to explore another domain.
Last reviewed: July 2026.
Learning objectives
- Understand how phishing, malware, and malicious links reach users.
- Connect prevention, investigation, and user education.
- Use email security signals as part of the wider Defender workflow.
FAQ
Is Defender for Office 365 the same as Exchange Online Protection?
They work together. Exchange Online Protection provides foundational mail protection, while Defender for Office 365 adds advanced protection, investigation, and response capabilities.
Continue learning: Defender for Endpoint and Defender XDR.