Course Summary

This CertPREP Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) course focuses on the knowledge needed to manage Azure Active Directory identities; configure secure access with Azure AD; manage application access and access control; implement advanced network security; configure advanced security for compute; monitor security with Azure Monitor, Azure Firewall manager, Azure Security Center, Azure Defender, and Azure Sentinel; configure security policies; configure security for storage and databases; and configure and manage Key Vault. You will also learn to demonstrate your real-world knowledge of Microsoft Azure security, including tools and techniques for protecting identity, access, platforms, data, and applications, and for effectively managing security operations.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Methodology:

  • Lessons
  • Video learning
  • MeasureUp Practice Test for Microsoft AZ-500. Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.
  • Labs

Duration: Approximately 32 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:

Designed for professionals with Azure security experience, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate level.

Prerequisites: 

  • 1-2 years professional experience developing cloud solutions
  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure
  • Management of Azure identity and access, Azure security operations, implementation of Azure platform protection, and how to secure Azure data and applications

Required course materials: Self-paced CertPREP Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) Courseware.

Course Outline:

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

  • Manage identity and access
  • Implement platform protection
  • Manage security operations
  • Secure data and applications

Lesson 1: Manage identity and access

  • Skill 1.1: Manage Azure Active Directory identities
  • Skill 1.2: Manage secure access by using Azure AD
  • Skill 1.3: Manage application access
  • Skill 1.4: Manage access control

Lesson 2: Implement platform protection

  • Skill 2.1: Implement advanced network security
  • Skill 2.2: Configure advanced security for compute

Lesson 3: Manage security operations

  • Skill 3.1: Configure centralized policy management
  • Skill 3.2: Configure and manage threat protection
  • Skill 3.3 Configure and manage security monitoring solutions

Lesson 4: Secure data and applications

  • Skill 4.1: Configure security for storage
  • Skill 4.2: Configure security for databases
  • Skill 4.3: Configure and manage Key Vault