Description:

This course provides in-depth knowledge of implementing security controls, maintaining security posture, and managing identity and access in Microsoft Azure environments. Participants will learn how to protect data, applications, and networks in the cloud using Azure security technologies.

Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners will gain practical experience in managing security operations, configuring identity protection, implementing platform protection, and securing data and applications in Azure.

Duration: 

4 Days

Course Code: BDT89

Learning Objectives:

After this course, you will be able to:

1. Manage identity and access using Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
2. Implement platform protection for Azure infrastructure
3. Configure security operations and monitoring
4. Secure data, applications, and networks in Azure
5. Implement threat protection and vulnerability management
6. Prepare for the AZ-500 certification exam

Security engineers, Azure administrators, IT professionals, and individuals preparing for the AZ-500 certification exam

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, networking, virtualization, and basic security concepts; AZ-104 or equivalent experience is recommended 

Course Outline:

Module 1: Manage Identity and Access

1. Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) security features
2. Identity protection and governance
3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
4. Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Module 2: Implement Platform Protection

1. Network security (NSGs, Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection)
2. Secure virtual networks and endpoints
3. Host and container security
4. Patch management and update strategies

Module 3: Manage Security Operations

1. Azure Security Center (Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
2. Security monitoring and alerts
3. Log Analytics and SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel)
4. Incident response and threat detection

Module 4: Secure Data and Applications

1. Data encryption and key management (Azure Key Vault)
2. Application security and identity integration
3. Secure storage and databases
4. API and app protection

Module 5: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

1. Azure Policy and Blueprints
2. Regulatory compliance and standards
3. Security posture management
4. Risk assessment and mitigation