Azure was designed for security and compliance. in this course, you will learn how to leverage the built-in services to store your app data securely to ensure that only authorized services and clients have access to it. This course will help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification.
Secure your Cloud Data
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Secure your Cloud Data
This course is part of Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep Professional Certificate
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9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Use Azure RBAC to manage access to resources in Azure
Use access keys to secure networks
Set up policies to protect cloud-based data
Secure web applications on Azure
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This course is part of the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep Professional Certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you'll learn about some of the security tools that can help keep your infrastructure and data safe when you work in the cloud. This module is the start of your journey into the world of application security, with the top five defenses for web applications. You will learn how to secure your web applications on Azure and protect your apps against the most common and dangerous web application attacks.
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13 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will learn how to set up policies to classify, retain, and protect your cloud-based data. You will see how Azure Storage provides multilayered security to protect your data. Find out how to use access keys, to secure networks, and to use Advanced Threat Protection to proactively monitor your system. You will also look at how Azure Key Vault provides a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it's being stored.
What's included
13 videos1 reading4 assignments1 plugin
Storing and handling secrets, encryption keys, and certificates directly is risky, and every usage introduces the possibility of unintentional data exposure. In this module, you will learn how to use Azure Key Vault to provide a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it's being stored. You will also learn how to learn how to use Azure RBAC to manage access to resources in Azure.
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9 videos5 readings5 assignments
Azure SQL Database is a great service for the storage of relational data, and there are a number of built-in capabilities you can use to ensure your data is secure and practice defense in depth. In this module, you will look at ways to secure your SQL database by configuring the database firewall, securing access, encrypting communication, and other techniques for database security. With this layered approach, you can help ensure your data is secure.
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2 videos6 readings3 assignments
In this module, you will take a practice exam that covers key skills measured in the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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