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Microsoft Official Curriculum
Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer AssociateOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn
MicrosoftIntermediate
Secure cloud resources with Microsoft security technologies
This 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. This course includes security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications and security operations.
Duration
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)
In Demand
Microsoft
Security Engineer TrackSEC
Identity, workloads, network, protection
Azure Security
AZ500
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Ideal for
Security EngineerCloud SecurityCertification ReadinessTailored Team Delivery
Audience Profile
Built for these roles
This course is 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. This course would also be helpful to an engineer that wants to specialize in providing security for Azure-based digital platforms and play an integral role in protecting an organization's data.
Overview
Executive overview
Official Microsoft Learn security course aligned to Azure security engineering responsibilities across identity protection, platform hardening, application security, and security operations.
Readiness
Prerequisites
- Understanding of Azure administration and networking fundamentals.
- Experience with identity, access control, and security operations concepts.
- Familiarity with virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Implement identity and access protection controls in Azure
Secure network, compute, and storage resources
Apply application and workload protection patterns
Monitor and respond to security events across Azure environments
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
1
Identity and access protection in Azure
2
Platform and perimeter protection
3
Application and data security
4
Security operations and incident response
1Module 1
Protect identity and access in Azure
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Module 1
Protect identity and access in Azure
Protect identity and access in Azure
- Manage security controls for identity and access
- Manage Microsoft Entra application access
2Module 2
Protect network infrastructure in Azure
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Module 2
Protect network infrastructure in Azure
Protect network infrastructure in Azure
- Plan and implement security for virtual networks
- Plan and implement security for private access to Azure resources
- Plan and implement security for public access to Azure resources
3Module 3
Protect compute, storage, and databases
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Module 3
Protect compute, storage, and databases
Protect compute, storage, and databases
- Plan and implement advanced security for compute
- Plan and implement security for storage
- Plan and implement security for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
4Module 4
Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
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Module 4
Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
- Implement and manage enforcement of cloud governance policies
- Manage security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Configure and manage threat protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Configure and manage security monitoring and automation solutions
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Strengthens cloud security execution by helping teams implement identity, platform, network, and data protection controls across Azure workloads.
- •Add tenant-specific governance and control mapping
- •Focus on Defender, Sentinel, or workload protection depth
- •Extend into Zero Trust and cloud security operating model topics
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
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Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Banking & Finance
Representative Enterprise Banking Team
The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.
- Clearer platform operating model across teams
- Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption
Healthcare
Representative Healthcare Product Team
The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.
- Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
- Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios
