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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
In this exam preparation module, learn effective preparation strategies for the certification exam, including sample questions and study tips.
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.
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.
If you have further questions or need additional support, this module provides everything you need to know.