AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Azure's security technologies. You’ll learn to configure identity and access management, secure network infrastructure, and safeguard data and compute resources in Azure environments. The course focuses on real-world applications, helping you prepare for the AZ-500 exam. Throughout the course, you will explore managing identities and access in Azure AD, including multi-factor authentication, passwordless authentication, and secure directory management. You will also examine secure networking in Azure, including VPNs, firewalls, and encryption technologies. Additionally, the course covers best practices for securing Azure compute, storage, and databases. This course is ideal for security professionals and system administrators who are looking to deepen their knowledge of Azure’s security features. A foundational understanding of Azure will be helpful, but no advanced prerequisites are necessary. It’s designed for anyone preparing for the AZ-500 certification exam and those aiming to strengthen their skills in Azure security.

Syllabus

Course 1: Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access
Course 2: Secure Networking in Azure
Course 3: Securing Compute, Storage, and Databases in Azure
Course 4: Configuring and Managing Security Operations in Azure

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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Take control of your cloud security posture with this comprehensive course on configuring and managing security operations in Microsoft Azure. You’ll gain the expertise to enforce security policies, automate threat responses, and monitor hybrid and multi-cloud environments effectively. The course begins with foundational elements like Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Key Vaults, followed by advanced configurations using Dedicated HSMs and secure key management. You’ll learn to remediate risks using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and integrate industry compliance standards. Later, you'll explore Microsoft Sentinel, automate incident responses, evaluate alerts, and create custom analytics rules. Hands-on modules help you master tools like Azure Monitor, Logic Apps, and vulnerability scanning across diverse environments. This course is ideal for security analysts, cloud engineers, and IT professionals responsible for cloud security operations. Prior Azure experience and familiarity with basic security principles are recommended. This course is best suited for intermediate learners.
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Azure security by mastering identity and access management. You'll learn how to safeguard user credentials, configure robust authentication protocols, and implement modern identity governance practices. The course begins with foundational insights into the AZ-500 exam objectives and quickly transitions into securing users and groups in Azure AD. You’ll work through real-world scenarios, learning to protect external identities, implement MFA, and manage access policies. Next, you'll explore Microsoft Entra’s cutting-edge capabilities such as Verified ID and Permissions Management. The lessons also dive into advanced topics like Conditional Access, Single Sign-On, custom role creation, and application proxy configurations. This course is ideal for aspiring cloud security engineers, IT administrators, and Azure professionals aiming to boost their security expertise. A basic understanding of Azure and Active Directory is recommended. The course is best suited for learners at the intermediate level.
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Gain the skills to secure every layer of your Azure environment—from compute resources to storage and databases. This course teaches you how to harden containers, virtual machines, and data platforms against modern cloud threats using industry-leading tools and configurations. You’ll start by enabling secure remote access and isolating Kubernetes networks, then dive into monitoring containers, securing registries, and configuring encryption for Azure Disks. Next, you'll explore storage access control, data protection, and key management, with a focus on services like Azure Files, Blob Storage, and Queues. Later modules guide you through database security—covering authentication, auditing, encryption, and Microsoft Purview’s governance features. Real-world use cases and guided configurations reinforce your ability to implement effective security controls. Ideal for IT security professionals, cloud engineers, and database administrators, this course is best suited for those with intermediate Azure experience. Some familiarity with compute and data services in Azure is recommended.