Why take this course
Cloud security is a top priority for modern organizations. If you want to become an expert in securing cloud environments and protecting critical business resources, this course is designed for you.
You will learn comprehensive security management across Azure services, including identity and access management, firewall services, monitoring, and security operations. The training develops practical skills in implementing and maintaining security controls for storage, databases, applications, and cloud infrastructure. You will also learn how to analyze threats using Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Monitor.
By completing this course, you will be well prepared for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) certification exam, validating your advanced cloud security skills.
What you’ll learn
- Secure and manage identities using Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID).
- Implement identity protection solutions in Azure.
- Create and manage enterprise security strategies.
- Manage network, host, and container security solutions.
- Configure Azure Key Vault and implement application security features.
- Implement and maintain security controls for storage accounts and databases.
- Configure Azure Monitor and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect operations and continuously monitor security.
Certification & Exam
This course prepares participants for the globally recognized:
AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification exam.
Who is this course for
This course is intended for:
- Azure Administrators who want to expand their knowledge in cloud security.
- IT professionals responsible for securing Azure environments.
- Cloud engineers and infrastructure specialists working with Microsoft Azure.
- Security professionals seeking Microsoft Azure security certification.
It is recommended that participants have at least 12 months of Azure administration experience and hold the Azure Administrator certification or possess equivalent practical knowledge.
Training schedule
Day 1
Module 1: Manage Identity and Access
This module introduces Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), identity management, and access control concepts.
Topics include:
- Azure Active Directory fundamentals
- Identity and access management
- Authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Access control and security management
- Identity protection solutions
Day 2
Module 2: Platform Protection
In this module, participants learn how to implement security features to protect Azure infrastructure and platform services.
Topics include:
- Azure platform security
- Network security solutions
- Infrastructure protection
- Security controls and policies
- Securing cloud workloads
Day 3
Module 3: Secure Data and Applications
This module focuses on securing applications and data by implementing access controls and protection mechanisms.
Topics include:
- Azure Key Vault configuration
- Application security controls
- Data protection strategies
- Storage security
- Database security
- Secrets and certificate management
Day 4
In this module, participants learn how Azure Security Engineers use monitoring and threat detection tools to manage security operations.
Topics include:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Azure Monitor
- Security monitoring and alerting
- Threat detection and investigation
- Incident response in Azure
- Security operations management