Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Certification | 3-day course

Overview

This accelerated Microsoft Azure Security Technologies course, provides IT Security Professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain an organization’s security posture, and identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.

In just 3 days, you’ll also learn security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications, and security operations.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Microsoft exam, and achieve your Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Azure Security Engineers who are planning to take the associated certification exam, or who are performing security tasks in their day-to-day job.
Engineers that want to specialize in providing security for Azure-based digital platforms and play an integral role in protecting an organization's data.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Manage identity and access (30–35%)

Manage identities in Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra

Create and manage a managed identity for Azure resources
Manage Azure AD groups
Manage Azure AD users
Manage external identities by using Azure AD
Manage administrative units

Manage secure access by using Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra

Configure Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Implement Conditional Access policies, including multifactor authentication
Implement Azure AD Identity Protection
Implement password less authentication
Configure access reviews

Manage application access

Integrate single sign on (SSO) and identity providers for authentication
Create an app registration
Configure app registration permission scopes
Manage app registration permission consent
Manage API permissions to Azure subscriptions and resources
Configure an authentication method for a service principal

Manage access control

Configure Azure role permissions for management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and resources
Interpret role and resource permissions
Assign built-in roles in Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra
Create and assign custom roles, including Azure roles and Azure AD roles

Module 2: Implement platform protection (15–20%)

Implement advanced network security

Secure the connectivity of hybrid networks
Secure the connectivity of virtual networks
Create and configure Azure Firewall
Create and configure Azure Firewall Manager
Create and configure Azure Application Gateway
Create and configure Azure Front Door
Create and configure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Configure a resource firewall, including storage account, Azure SQL, Azure Key Vault, or Azure App Service
Configure network isolation for Web Apps and Azure Functions
Implement Azure Service Endpoints
Implement Azure Private Endpoints, including integrating with other services
Implement Azure Private Links
Implement Azure DDoS Protection

Configure advanced security for compute

Configure Endpoint Protection for virtual machines (VMs)
Implement and manage security updates for VMs
Configure security for container services
Manage access to Azure Container Registry
Configure security for serverless compute
Configure security for an Azure App Service
Configure encryption at rest
Configure encryption in transit

Module 3: Manage security operations (25–30%)

Configure centralized policy management

Configure a custom security policy
Create a policy initiative
Configure security settings and auditing by using Azure Policy

Configure and manage threat protection

Configure Microsoft Defender for Servers (not including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint)
Evaluate vulnerability scans from Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Configure Microsoft Defender for SQL
Use the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool

Configure and manage security monitoring solutions

Create and customize alert rules by using Azure Monitor
Configure diagnostic logging and log retention by using Azure Monitor
Monitor security logs by using Azure Monitor
Create and customize alert rules in Microsoft Sentinel
Configure data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel
Evaluate alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel

Module 4: Secure data and applications (25–30%)

Configure security for storage

Configure access control for storage accounts
Configure storage account access keys
Configure Azure Files identity-based authentication for SMB access
Configure delegated access

Configure security for data

Enable database authentication by using Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra
Enable database auditing
Configure dynamic masking on SQL workloads
Implement database encryption for Azure SQL Database
Implement network isolation for data solutions, including Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Cosmos DB

Configure and manage Azure Key Vault

Create and configure Key Vault
Configure access to Key Vault
Manage certificates, secrets, and keys
Configure key rotation
Configure backup and recovery of certificates, secrets, and keys

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam

Passing score: 700

Domains:

Manage identity and access (30-35%)
Implement platform protection (15-20%)
Manage security operations (25-30%)
Secure data and applications (25-30%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

Prior knowledge and understanding of: Security best practices and industry security requirements such as defence in depth, least privileged access, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, shared responsibility, and zero trust model.
Be familiar with security protocols such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Internet Security Protocol (IPSec), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), disk and data encryption methods.
Have some experience deploying Azure workloads.
Have experience with Windows and Linux operating systems and scripting languages.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	21/2/2024 (Wednesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	26/6/2024 (Wednesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	7/8/2024 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	18/9/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	30/10/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	11/12/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

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