Microsoft security (tools) landscape

Microsoft as platform vendor takes information security and protection very serious. It delivers a diverse set of tools and services to help enterprises protect the valuable resources. The protection differentiates on 4 layers:

1. Devices
2. Apps
3. Files
4. Identity

In below diagram, the palette of tools are displayed in their mutual relationships in the full Microsoft security landscape (with thanks to Peter van Leeuwen / Microsoft):

Legenda:

Abbreviation	Explanation
AAD	Azure Active Directory
ADFS	Active Directory Federation Services
MAM	Mobile Application Management
MDM	Mobile Device Management
MFA	Multi-Factor Authentication
MIM	Microsoft Identity Manager
NDES	Network Device Enrollment Service
PIM	Privileged Identity Management
RMS	Rights Management Services
SCCM	System Center Configuration Manager
SSO	Single Sign-On
WIP	Windows Information Protection