Course Overview
Target audiences
- This course is for experienced cloud security engineers who have taken a previous certification in the security, compliance and identity portfolio. Specifically, students should have advanced experience and knowledge in a wide range of security engineering areas, including identity and access, platform protection, security operations, securing data, and securing applications. They should also have experience with hybrid and cloud implementations. Beginning students should instead take the course SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
Schedule Dates
Curriculum
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Course Agenda
- Module 1: Build an overall security strategy and architecture
- Module 2: Design a security operations strategy
- Module 3: Design an identity security strategy
- Module 4: Evaluate a regulatory compliance strategy
- Module 5: Evaluate security posture and recommend technical strategies to manage risk
- Module 6: Understand architecture best practices and how they are changing with the Cloud
- Module 7: Design a strategy for securing server and client endpoints
- Module 8: Design a strategy for securing PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS services
- Module 9: Specify security requirements for applications
- Module 10: Design a strategy for securing data
- Module 11: Recommend security best practices using Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures (MCRA) and Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmarks
- Module 12: Recommend a secure methodology using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
- Module 13: Recommend a ransomware strategy by using Microsoft Security Best Practices
It provides learners with a solid foundation in cybersecurity architecture, which can be leveraged in various ways to pursue new career opportunities or advance in their current role. With the skills and knowledge gained in this course, you will be well-prepared to apply for cybersecurity architecture roles. This course covers key concepts and technologies in high demand in the cybersecurity industry. If you are currently working in a cybersecurity-related role, the skills and knowledge gained in this course can help you advance in your career. This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification exam (SC-900). Networking with other cybersecurity professionals can help you learn about new opportunities, stay up-to-date on industry trends, and make valuable connections. The cybersecurity industry is constantly evolving, and there is always more to learn. Pursuing additional cybersecurity courses can help you stay up-to-date on new technologies and best practices, which can help you advance your career even further.
Ensuring the use of reliable and trustworthy reference materials is essential for producing high-quality coursework. Some of the key points that learners need to ensure they are using reliable and trustworthy reference materials, such as using reputable sources, verifying the information, being cautious with online sources, and avoiding using sources that are not credible or have not been verified.
Courses are evaluated and updated regularly to ensure that they remain relevant and up-to-date. The evaluation process typically involves feedback from students, instructors, and industry professionals. In addition, course materials and curricula are reviewed to ensure that they reflect the latest developments and trends in the field. The course may also be updated to include new technologies, methodologies, and best practices as they emerge. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that the course continues to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen field.
The course is designed for IT professionals who are responsible for designing and implementing security solutions on Microsoft Azure, as well as for those who are interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity. It is a foundational course that can help learners prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification exam.