Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500)
This AZ-500 certification prep path will provide you with the comprehensive cloud security skills and best practices needed to pass the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam.
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About this Path
Microsoft's Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) certification is designed for IT security professionals who implement, manage, and monitor security for resources in Azure, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Earning this certification demonstrates your ability to design and implement robust security controls, manage threat protection, and safeguard data within the Microsoft Azure platform.
The AZ-500 exam will test your knowledge across four key security domains outlined by Microsoft, including:
- Manage identity and access: Implementing secure authentication and authorization.
- Implement platform protection: Securing networking, virtual machines, and Azure services.
- Manage security operations: Monitoring security, responding to threats, and configuring security policies.
- Secure data and applications: Implementing security for storage and databases, and configuring application security.
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AZ-500: Manage Identity and Access
In this AZ-500: Manage Identity and Access course, you will learn about accessing and securing Azure solutions with Azure Active Director, implementing identity protection with conditional access and multi-factor authentication, and priviliged identity management.
AZ-500: Secure Networking
In this AZ-500: Secure Networking course, you will learn about Azure Firewall, host security, and deploying and securing AKS.
AZ-500: Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases
In this AZ-500: Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases course, you will learn about managing keys and certificates in Azure, Azure Storage Securty, and Azure SQL.
AZ-500: Manage Security Operations
In this AZ-500: Manage Security Operations course, you will learn logging and monitoring in Azure, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Sentinel.
Practice
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
Manage Azure Resource Deployment by Using an Azure Resource Manager Template
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates are JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) files that define the infrastructure and configuration for your project. Mastering these templates allows you to adopt agile development methods, take advantage of deployment blueprints, and achieve repeatable results.
Manage Azure Resource Groups
Get control of your cloud sprawl by grouping assets with similar purposes, lifecycles, and update requirements using Azure Resource Groups. Walk through a real-world scenario in this lab to see how Azure Resource Groups can help you get control of your cloud environment.
Run Commands by Using Azure Cloud Shell
In this lab, you will gain hands-on experience with running Azure PowerShell cmdlets and command-line interface (CLI) 2.0 commands. First, you will be tasked with configuring Azure Cloud Shell for first-time use and utilize PowerShell cmdlets to create a virtual network. Finally, you will use CLI 2.0 commands to create a virtual network.
Create an Azure Function App
Gain hands-on experience using the Azure Functions service to create a function app that will start document processing when a file is uploaded to Azure storage. Lab activities include: creating a function app, creating a function that is triggered by blob storage and outputs a storage queue message, and testing the app by uploading a document.
Create an Azure Logic App
Gain hands-on experience developing an Azure Logic App using messaging services. Azure Logic Apps are used to increase scale and portability while automating business-critical workflows. Lab activities include: deploying a logic app and testing the Logic App by consuming queue messages.
Configure an Azure Distributed Denial of Service Protection Plan
Gain hands-on experience protecting your Azure virtual network from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Lab activities include: creating an Azure DDoS protection plan, creating and configuring an Azure virtual network, and associating the Azure DDoS protection plan to your Azure virtual network.
Configure an Azure Lock
Gain hands-on experience protecting Microsoft Azure resources from modification and deletion. Lab activities include: applying locks to an Azure resource, testing the locks, applying a lock to a resource group, and testing the inheritance of the lock.
Configure Monitoring by Using Azure Monitor
Azure Monitor (AM) helps you understand how applications are performing and proactively identify issues affecting them. This lab gives hands-on experience configuring the available options and reviewing the activity logs and alerts collected by AM.
Deploy an Azure Virtual Machine
In this lab, you will deploy and manage Azure virtual machines. First, you will deploy a Windows virtual machine, and then you will view the properties of an existing virtual machine to understand which properties can be managed.
Manage Users, Groups, and Administrative Units in Microsoft Entra ID
In this Challenge Lab, you will manage users, groups, and administrative units in Microsoft Entra ID. Prerequisite Lab: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (Prerequisite Lab)
Implement a Network Security Group
In this challenge, you will create and configure a network security group. First, you will create a network security group. Next, you will associate the network security group to a subnet. Finally, you will add security rules to the network security group.
Azure Cost Management
In this lab, you will control costs related to Azure resources. First, you will review the options on the Subscriptions page in the Azure portal. Next, you will review the Azure cost management options. Finally, you will create a cost management budget and alert.
Prove
Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500)
The Microsoft Azure Security Technologies practice test by CyberVista helps you prepare for and pass the Microsoft AZ-500 exam, which requires learners to demonstrate knowledge of scripting and automation, networking, virtualization, cloud capabilities, Azure products and services, and other Microsoft products and services.
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Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.
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Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.
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Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft Azure is a public cloud computing platform. It allows users to purchase various cloud services. Microsoft has created certifications for IT professionals who work with Azure. One such certification is the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification (AZ-500). It is an associate-level credential that validates candidates’ proficiency working with specific aspects of the Azure platform. It is a role-based certification, for which individuals who pass the exam will receive a Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.
The Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) training covers how to effectively manage identity and access security, how to implement platform protection (including host, network, and container security), how to manage security policies and operations, as well as how to secure data and apps within the Azure platform.
Students will learn all the concepts and skills that are tested on the AZ-500 certification exam. Additionally, the course will provide students with strategies for how to prepare for the exam, targeting areas that need more study, and it offers hands-on practice so students can gain experience and confidence with the platform.
Students who enroll in this course should have some Azure administrator-level knowledge and experience.
Upon completing the course, students will have the skills needed for:
- Configuring Azure Active Directory
- Configuring Azure AD Privileged Identity Management
- Implementing host security
- Implementing network security
- Configuring security policy
- Managing security alerts
- Configuring container security
- Configuring encryption for data at rest
- Configuring and managing Key Vault
- Configuring application security
This course is ideal for IT professionals who are preparing for the AZ-500 certification exam to become Azure Security Engineers.
Upon completing this course, students will have earned valuable CEU/CPE hours, and they will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course.
There are always benefits to earning IT certifications for professionals who work in the industry. Here are some of the reasons that obtaining the AZ-500 Azure Security Technologies certification is worth it:
- Career boost – Obtaining IT certification often leads to increased job opportunities and promotions. More and more organizations are looking at certifications to make hiring decisions. Along with increased job opportunities comes higher earning potential. Certifications can significantly boost annual salaries.
- Growth of cloud computing – Cloud computing is growing, and it doesn’t look like it will slow down or be replaced anytime soon. That means that IT professionals will be expected to have cloud computing knowledge and skills. Careers in cloud computing and cloud security are booming, and certifications will only enhance candidates’ options.
- Validation of skills – Passing the AZ-500 certification exam validates an individual’s skills and knowledge about specific Azure concepts, and the validation comes directly from Microsoft. There isn’t a better endorsement than that.
Most IT professionals who have taken the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification exam agree that it isn’t one that you can just skate through. A moderate to strong knowledge of the Azure cloud computing platform and its services is needed. Some experience in security tools and a basic analytical ability for problem-solving will make the exam easier.
The AZ-500 exam consists of 40 to 60 questions, for which test-takers will have 150 to 210 minutes to complete. The type of questions students will see on the exam include:
- Multiple choice
- Case studies with multiple questions
- Sequencing type questions
- Scenario-based questions
- One lab with multiple sub-tasks
The topics and their weights include:
- Manage identity and access (30-35%)
- Implement platform protection (15-20%)
- Manage security operations (25-30%)
- Secure data and applications (25-30%)
It’s essential to be prepared for the AZ-500 certification exam. Even though this exam doesn’t have any prerequisites, it’s recommended that test-takers have already passed the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam (AZ-900) before attempting the AZ-500.
Being fully prepared for the AZ-500 certification exam is important. That’s why we recommend that you take our Azure Security Technologies training course. In this course, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to successfully pass the test and become Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associates. In addition, Cybrary provides a practice test for AZ-500 that will help you determine if you're ready for the real exam.
At Cybrary, we make it convenient for students to learn on their own schedule, at their own pace. All of our courses are online and may be completed around-the-clock. Enrolling in this AZ-500 training is simple, just click on the Register button in the top right corner of the screen to get started.
