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AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

Course Code: AZ-500
Duration: 4 Days
Level: Intermediate
Category: Azure Cloud Computing

Course Overview

Course Description

Secure your cloud infrastructure with confidence. The AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies course is a comprehensive, instructor-led training designed for IT professionals who manage and secure cloud-based solutions. This 4-day course explores how to implement strong security controls, maintain security posture, protect identities, access, data, applications, and networks, and respond effectively to threats using Microsoft Azure-native tools like Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall, Azure Key Vault, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Built for real-world application, the course helps you develop the skills needed to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, equipping you to design and enforce comprehensive cloud security strategies across enterprise environments.


Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Azure Security Engineers, Cloud Security Architects, and IT Security Professionals responsible for securing Azure environments

  • Professionals preparing for the AZ-500 certification and seeking to improve cloud security posture

  • Security-focused administrators with experience in Azure infrastructure, access management, and system administration

Prerequisites:

  • Hands-on experience with Azure administration or development

  • Understanding of general security concepts, networking, and virtualization


Course Outline

Module 1: Manage Identity and Access in Azure

  • Secure access with Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and Azure AD Conditional Access

  • Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and multi-factor authentication (MFA)

  • Protect hybrid identities with Azure AD Connect and Identity Protection

Module 2: Secure Networking and Compute Resources

  • Configure network security using Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Security Groups (ASGs), Azure Firewall, and Azure DDoS Protection

  • Protect Azure Virtual Machines with Just-in-Time access, endpoint protection, and OS hardening

  • Apply isolation strategies using virtual networks, service endpoints, and private endpoints

Module 3: Secure Azure Data and Applications

  • Implement data protection with Azure Key Vault, customer-managed keys, and double encryption

  • Secure Azure Storage and databases using shared access signatures (SAS), Azure Defender for SQL, and transparent data encryption (TDE)

  • Apply security best practices for app services and managed identities

Module 4: Manage Security Operations and Threat Protection

  • Monitor, detect, and respond to threats with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel

  • Configure and interpret Azure activity logs, alerts, and threat detection recommendations

  • Automate security response with Logic Apps and SIEM/SOAR integrations


Hands-On Experience

Approximately 40–50% of the course consists of hands-on exercises. Participants will configure identity protection, deploy security solutions, investigate threats, and implement real-time monitoring scenarios in live Azure environments, reinforcing key concepts through practical application.


Key Skills Gained

  • Implement identity and access management using Azure AD and PIM

  • Secure virtual networks, compute resources, and containerized workloads

  • Protect data and application infrastructure with Key Vault and encryption

  • Monitor and manage cloud security posture using Defender for Cloud

  • Investigate threats and automate responses using Microsoft Sentinel

Hands-On Labs

This course includes practical, hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce your learning:

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