SC-500 : Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate - EN

Last Updated 09 Oct 2026

Course Overview

This certification prep course validates your ability to design, implement, and manage end‑to‑end security controls across Azure, hybrid, and AI-enabled environments to protect identities, data, applications, infrastructure, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Duration - 10 Hours

Level - Intermediate

Style - Self paced

Course Type - Credential Ready

Certification - Yes

Hands on Labs - Yes

Solution Areas - Security, Ubiquitous Innovation (Frontier), Establish a trusted and secure platform for AI (Frontier), AI ready productivity & security for every employee (Core), Modernize with confidence (Core), Build a unified, governed data and AI estate (Core), Create a competitive edge with AI (Frontier), Run your business securely (Core), Modernize your data to drive results and leverage AI (Core)

Featured Product - Microsoft Defender

Course Modules

Welcome to Cert Prep

In this introductory module, we will walk you through the key information you need to know before starting your certification prep course. You'll gain a clear understanding of the steps, expectations, and benefits

SC-500 EN Live Cert Week Recordings

This module contains recordings of the Live Cert Week sessions. Recordings are added here on a day-wise basis so you can revisit key concepts and discussions at your own pace.

Secure access to resources by using Microsoft Entra ID

Learners will learn to secure identities, authentication, applications, and privileged access by using Microsoft Entra ID. They will also implement Azure Key Vault and governance controls by using Azure Policy, Azure RBAC, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Backup

Implement security for storage accounts

Learners will learn to secure Azure Storage, Azure SQL databases, and Azure networking by implementing Microsoft Defender protections, storage and database security controls, network security services, Azure Firewall, Private Link, and Private Endpoints through lectures

Implement security for AI & servers and virtual machines (VMs)

Learners will learn to secure AI workloads, servers, virtual machines, and Azure application platform services by implementing Microsoft Defender protections, Azure security controls, Microsoft Purview DSPM, Azure Arc, Azure Bastion, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, and Azure API Management

Manage security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Learners will learn to manage and monitor cloud security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Security Copilot. They will implement security posture management, compliance monitoring, activity collection, SIEM/SOAR capabilities, and AI-assisted security operations through lectures and hands-on lab exercises.

Getting Ready for the Certification: SC-500: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate

In this exam preparation module, learn effective preparation strategies for the certification exam, including sample questions and study tips.

Practice Lab

This Practice Lab module gives you hands-on lab exercises to reinforce your learning. Please note that lab seats are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so access may not be available to all learners enrolled in this course.

Practice Test/Assessment

Take this practice test/Assessment to validate your skills gathered from the self-paced online learning course completed in this course to mark your completion.

Live Support, Next Steps and Feedback

If you have further questions or need additional support, this module provides everything you need to know.

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