Why This Cheat Sheet Matters for MD-102
This cheat sheet covers the most important Endpoint Security and Defender concepts tested on the MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) certification exam. It contains 2 sections with 6 key points that you should memorize before exam day. Security baselines, Defender integration, and update posture. Use this as a quick-reference guide during your final review sessions.
2Sections
6Key Points
Hardening
- Apply security baselines with staged rollout.
- Use LAPS and least privilege for local admin paths.
- Integrate endpoint risk signals into compliance logic.
Updates
- Separate feature and quality update governance.
- Use expedited updates for urgent threats.
- Monitor failure trends and remediation speed.
Practice Endpoint Security Questions
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Azure Quick Reference Tips
Azure services follow consistent naming patterns that help with exam recall. Resource Manager (ARM) templates use JSON, while Bicep provides a cleaner DSL for infrastructure as code. Remember that Azure resources are organised in a hierarchy: Management Groups → Subscriptions → Resource Groups → Resources.