Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
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Core Azure security certification validating ability to implement security controls across identity, platform, data, and applications on Azure. Directly targets Cloud Security Engineer roles in Microsoft-stack environments.
What you'll prove
- Manage Azure identities and access including PIM, conditional access, and MFA
- Implement platform protection using Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, and NSGs
- Secure data and applications using Key Vault, storage encryption, and app security
- Manage security operations using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud
- Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Identity
- Implement compliance and governance policies using Azure Policy
- Respond to security incidents using Azure-native investigation tools
Frequently asked
How much does AZ-500 cost?
AZ-500 costs $165 USD with a free annual renewal via Microsoft Learn.
AZ-500 vs SC-200 — what is the difference?
AZ-500 is the Azure Security Engineer cert focused on implementing security controls across the Azure platform. SC-200 is the Security Operations Analyst cert focused on threat detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Many professionals hold both.
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