AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

Upcoming Schedules:

• 2nd September 2024 - Monday
• 14th October 2024 - Monday
• 18th November 2024 - Monday
• 9th December 2024 – Monday

Course Overview:

The "Microsoft Azure Security Technologies" course focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to implement security controls, manage identity and access, protect data, and monitor security within Microsoft Azure. This course is designed to prepare participants for the AZ-500 certification exam.

Target Audience:

This course is suitable for security engineers, IT professionals, and individuals responsible for implementing and managing security controls in Azure environments.

Prerequisites:

Participants should have a fundamental understanding of Azure services, networking concepts, and security fundamentals. Familiarity with Azure AD, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, and command-line interface (CLI) is recommended.

What's Included :

• 4 day instructor-led training
• Official Study guide
• Labs (as required) for hands-on learning
• Certified Trainer delivering the class
• Case studies of implementations
• Hands-on projects & exercises to apply concepts learned throughout the course
• Q&A sessions and troubleshooting exercises

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Security Technologies

• Overview of Azure security services and tools
• Understanding Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel
• Azure Security best practices and compliance standards

Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Azure

• Azure Active Directory (AD) fundamentals
• Implementing Azure AD identities and access controls
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies

Module 3: Azure Infrastructure Protection

• Implementing network security solutions (Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, DDoS protection)
• Azure virtual network security best practices
• Securing Azure resources using Azure Key Vault

Module 4: Data Protection and Encryption

• Managing encryption keys and certificates in Azure
• Azure Storage security controls and encryption options
• Azure SQL Database security features

Module 5: Secure Application Development and Deployment

• Azure App Service security and deployment best practices
• Azure Container security (Azure Kubernetes Service, Container Registry)
• Implementing Azure DevOps security controls

Module 6: Threat Protection and Detection

• Configuring Azure Security Center for threat protection
• Implementing Azure Sentinel for security incident detection and response
• Using Azure Security Center for continuous monitoring and compliance

Module 7: Security Governance and Compliance

• Implementing security policies and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Managing Azure resources using Azure Policy
• Auditing and reporting security events in Azure

Module 8: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Planning and implementing Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
• Testing and maintaining disaster recovery plans
• Implementing high availability and fault tolerance in Azure

Module 9: Security Operations and Incident Response

• Managing security incidents and response procedures
• Performing security investigations and analysis
• Automation of security operations using Azure Security Center and PowerShell

This course outline provides a comprehensive learning path for understanding and implementing security controls, identity and access management, data protection, threat detection, and incident response within Microsoft Azure. It prepares participants for the AZ-500 certification exam and equips them with the skills required for securing Azure environments effectively.