Microsoft 365 Certified Endpoint Administrator (MD-102) Practice Test

Which component allows monitoring of endpoint security health across an organization?

1. Security Compliance Manager

2. Microsoft Defender Security Center

3. Device Health Attestation

4. System Center Configuration Manager

The correct answer is: Microsoft Defender Security Center

The Microsoft Defender Security Center is the component designed to monitor endpoint security health across an organization. It provides a centralized hub for security information, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and security recommendations for Microsoft 365 endpoints. This integration enables organizations to understand their security posture, track incidents, and enforce policies effectively. By using Microsoft Defender Security Center, administrators can proactively manage the security of devices, view security alerts, assess potential vulnerabilities, and respond to threats in real time. The dashboard and reporting features present a comprehensive view of the security status of endpoints, helping organizations maintain a strong security posture. Other choices might offer security management functionalities, but they do not focus primarily on monitoring endpoint security health as comprehensively as the Microsoft Defender Security Center. For instance, while the Security Compliance Manager facilitates compliance management, it is not specifically tailored for endpoint security monitoring. Device Health Attestation provides health validation for devices but does not encompass full monitoring capabilities. Similarly, System Center Configuration Manager primarily focuses on managing devices and applications rather than solely monitoring security health.