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Become a Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Expert. Master Azure cloud security and cybersecurity tools
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You do not need a background in IT-related fields. This course is for anyone with an affinity for technology and an interest in cybersecurity.
(7 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
You do not need a background in IT-related fields. This course is for anyone with an affinity for technology and an interest in cybersecurity.
Master authorization and authentication techniques, including two-step authentication and single sign-on policies.
Implement cloud security policies and use tools like Microsoft Defender to protect against cyber threats.
Develop and enforce cybersecurity standards, policies, and compliance frameworks.
Manage and govern enterprise security with Azure Active Directory, focusing on access management and identity governance.
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The Microsoft Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions program is designed to teach you the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of cybersecurity using Microsoft Azure cybersecurity tools and services.
You will learn about authorization, authentication, Azure Active Directory, and managing enterprise security requirements. The program also covers cloud security policies, tools like MS Defender for cloud, security information and event management (SIEM), and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR). After which, the program engages you in the world of cybersecurity attack and defense, teaching you about penetration testing strategies and interpreting security scan results. Finally, you'll learn about data and record management, information security, standards and policy formation, and implementation, as well as cloud adoption and regulatory compliance frameworks with Microsoft Azure services. You’ll also learn to use Copilot to identify and prevent cybersecurity attacks.
Upon completion, you will be well-versed in cybersecurity tools, technologies, management, and compliance, ready to tackle the challenges of safeguarding modern cloud computing environments. This program will equip you with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills to protect and manage enterprise security with Microsoft Azure.
Applied Learning Project
This Specialization includes a series of practical projects that will enhance your hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cybersecurity tools and solutions. You will:
Configure Azure Active Directory to manage enterprise security requirements
Develop and implement cloud security policies to protect against DDoS attacks and unauthorized access
Conduct penetration testing on a cloud platform, create test plans, and interpret security scan results
Design and enforce data management and security policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks with Microsoft Azure services
Explain the concept of Active Directory
Describe Authentication methods
Discuss access management
Explain cloud-based security concepts
Discuss security information and event management (SIEM)
Define 365 Defender capabilities
How to work with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment.
How to create a penetration test plan.
How to execute penetration testing on a cloud platform.
Learn about data and record management, Information security, standards and policy formation, and implementation.
Learn how to use available tools for compliance management.
Explore cloud adoption frameworks and regulatory compliance frameworks.
This course portrays how Copilot can be leveraged for cybersecurity. It provides a general overview as well as detailed use case demonstrations for Cybersecurity practitioners who want to augment their skills with Generative AI.
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.