Microsoft Azure Security Certification Training (AZ-500)

Course 8530

  • Duration: 4 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Level: Intermediate

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 Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

Microsoft Azure Security Certification Training Information

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.

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).

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

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

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Microsoft Azure Security Certification Training FAQs

This course is for Azure Security Engineers planning to take the associated certification exam or performing security tasks in their day-to-day job. This course would also be helpful to an engineer that wants to specialize in providing security for Azure-based digital platforms and play an integral role in protecting an organization's data.

The course is a 4-day instructor-led training course that is Microsoft Certified. Additionally, attendees will have access to one-on-one after-course instructor coaching.

Yes, we offer team training options where we can bring the course to your organization and even develop a full-scale program tailored to your specific needs. We also offer blended learning models and expert team coaching.

The course can be delivered in-person or online.

The course covers a range of topics related to IT security, including security controls, maintaining an organization’s security posture, and identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities. Topics include security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications, and security operations.

Attendees should have completed Learning Tree course 8542, Microsoft Azure Administrator Training (AZ-104), before taking this course. Additionally, attendees should know and understand security best practices, industry security requirements, security protocols, and experience with Azure workloads. 

This course can help prepare attendees for the Microsoft role-based certification exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies.

Attend this course and get prepped to pass Exam AZ-500 to achieve Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.

Please reach out to info@learningtree.com after your course to obtain your exam voucher.