AZ-500 : Training Overview

Master Azure security tools and practices to safeguard cloud infrastructure, identities, and data. This training covers Azure AD configuration, role-based access control, network and platform protection, threat detection, data encryption, and incident response. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, and Conditional Access policies—making it ideal for IT professionals looking to secure cloud environments and pursue cybersecurity roles in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

Why AZ-500?

• Strengthen cloud security skills on Microsoft Azure

• Work with industry-leading Azure security services and tools

• Prepare for a widely recognized Microsoft security certification

• Build expertise in protecting identities, networks, data, and apps

• Position yourself for growing roles in cloud security and compliance

What You Will Learn

• Manage Microsoft Entra identities, authentication, and authorization

• Secure Azure networking, including VPNs and virtual networks

• Implement security for compute, storage, and Azure SQL databases

• Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel for threat detection

• Manage Key Vault, Azure policies, resource locking, and automation

• Monitor and respond to security threats with Azure security tools

• Implement compliance, governance, and business continuity solutions

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure fundamentals

• Familiarity with Azure Active Directory and identity management

• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols

• Experience with Windows or Linux administration helpful

• Understanding of security principles and threat management