Microsoft Azure Security Certification Training (AZ-500)
Course Outline
This Microsoft Azure Security Certification training course is designed to equip IT Security Professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to implement robust security controls, maintain an organization's security posture, and address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure. The course focuses on securing identities, networks, data, applications, and operationalizing cloud security.
Microsoft Azure Security Certification Training (AZ-500) Benefits
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In this course, you will learn how to:
- Gain expertise in Azure security best practices and tools.
- Learn to identify and mitigate security risks within an Azure environment.
- Acquire skills to configure identity, network, and application security.
- Develop advanced capabilities to operationalize cloud security monitoring and threat protection.
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Training Prerequisites
Have a solid understanding of Azure services and general IT security concepts would be beneficial. It's designed for Azure Security Engineers or IT professionals involved in security tasks, so some prior experience in these areas is recommended.
Before taking this course, attendees should complete Learning Tree course 8542, Microsoft Azure Administrator Training (AZ-104).
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Certification Information
This course can help you prepare for the following Microsoft role-based certification exam — AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Microsoft Azure Security Certification Training Outline
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Secure Identity and Access
- Overview of identity and access security in Microsoft Entra ID
- Managing security controls for users, groups, and external identities
- Implementing authentication and authorization measures
- Managing application access, registrations, and permissions
- Utilizing service principals and Microsoft Entra Application Proxy
Module 2: Secure Networking
- Planning and implementing security for Azure virtual networks
- Configuring secure private access to Azure resources
- Enhancing security for public access to Azure resources
- Implementing advanced firewall solutions and DDoS protection
- Safeguarding network traffic with encryption and secure routing
Module 3: Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases
- Planning and implementing advanced security measures for Azure compute resources
- Securing Azure storage solutions, including Blob Storage, Files, and Tables
- Implementing encryption and access controls for storage resources
- Securing Azure SQL Databases and Managed Instances
- Ensuring compliance and protecting database integrity
Module 4: Secure Azure Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
- Enforcing cloud governance and security policies in Azure
- Managing and improving security posture with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Configuring and managing threat protection across cloud environments
- Implementing security monitoring and automation using Microsoft Sentinel
- Using advanced analytics to identify and remediate cloud security vulnerabilities