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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.
Applied Learning Project
This course includes hands-on projects where learners apply security technologies to real Azure environments, solving practical problems related to identity management, networking security, and resource protection. You will configure multi-factor authentication, secure networking, and implement security measures on Azure resources. Additionally, the projects involve using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Sentinel for security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and threat response, ensuring you are prepared to handle real-world security challenges in Azure environments.
