Content Search and Investigations in Microsoft 365

Organizations generate massive amounts of data daily, making it critical to know how to locate specific information during compliance audits or security incidents. This course guides you through the essential tools needed to search, identify, and investigate data within Microsoft 365. You will transition from a beginner to a confident administrator capable of executing precise content searches and managing regulatory investigations using modern Microsoft Purview compliance features. What you'll learn: - Learn the foundational concepts of information governance and compliance in Microsoft 365. - Master the creation and execution of targeted Content Searches across emails, chats, and documents. - Configure and manage eDiscovery cases to preserve critical evidence for legal investigations. - Analyze system and user activities using modern audit log search tools. - Implement retention policies and holds to prevent accidental data loss. - Understand permissions and role-based access control for compliance administrators. This text-based course starts with core terminology and compliance concepts before moving into step-by-step written guides for running searches, managing cases, and interpreting audit data. It is designed for aspiring IT administrators, compliance officers, and security professionals new to Microsoft 365 administration. No prior compliance experience is required. Start reading today to master data investigation and compliance in Microsoft 365.