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

Which method is effective for enforcing security policies on multiple cloud applications within Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps?

1. Single application management.

2. Policy automation through PowerShell scripts.

3. Monitoring compliance regulations.

4. Centralized policy management through defined security policies.

The correct answer is: Centralized policy management through defined security policies.

Centralized policy management through defined security policies is an effective method for enforcing security policies across multiple cloud applications within Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This approach allows organizations to create, manage, and enforce a consistent set of security policies from a single interface. By defining security policies centrally, administrators can ensure uniform protection and compliance across all cloud applications, streamline policy application, and reduce the risk of human error associated with managing policies individually for each application. This method enhances security by allowing for comprehensive visibility and control over the various applications used within the organization. It ensures that any changes or updates to the policies can be implemented quickly and efficiently across all applications, maintaining a robust security posture. The other methods, while potentially useful in specific contexts, do not offer the comprehensive enforcement and management capabilities that centralized policy management provides. For instance, single application management focuses on individual applications and does not inherently address the scalability required for multiple apps. Policy automation through PowerShell scripts can be effective for specific tasks but lacks the integrated policy enforcement mechanism that centralized management provides. Monitoring compliance regulations is important for understanding overall compliance but does not actively enforce security measures across applications.