Secure Cloud Resources with Microsoft Security Technologies (AZ-500T00)
Course 8530
4 DAY COURSE

Course Outline

This Secure Cloud Resources with Microsoft Security Technologies (AZ-500T00) 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. 

Secure Cloud Resources with Microsoft Security Technologies (AZ-500T00) Benefits

  • 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

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
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Note about the Certification Exam

When you register for the course, you will be prompted to choose Y/N to take the exam. Please select yes, as all HHS CISO employees are required to attempt the exam if one is offered for the course. Please be advised, if your course if funded by DIR, the Certification Organization has agreed to provide DIR the pass/fail status of your exam. DIR will only share this information in an aggregated report to state leadership that reflects total exam pass or fails. No individual names of any students will be included in any reports.

DIR requires that you submit the request for your exam voucher within one month of the last day of your course. DIR requires that you take your exam within six months of the last day of your course.

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