Organizations continue to expand their use of cloud platforms, AI services, and intelligent applications. This increases the need for professionals who understand both core Azure concepts and the security controls required to protect modern cloud and AI environments, as well as endpoint devices and connected systems. This cloud security course will help you develop foundational knowledge and practical skills across Azure administration, cloud computing, and cloud-based networking environments.
This Azure cloud certification bundle starts with foundational Microsoft Azure knowledge—such as cloud concepts, core Azure services, cloud-based networking, including hybrid and virtual network architectures, as well as security, privacy, compliance, pricing, and support. You will then progress into advanced training which covers advanced security engineering skills for Azure and AI-enabled workloads, including networking, endpoint protection, and security operations. You will also learn how to design and implement security controls across identity, applications, networks, computing, storage, governance, threat protection, and AI-specific scenarios such as content filtering, prompt injection protection, and data leakage prevention.
By course completion, you will be better prepared to pursue the AZ-900 exam and build readiness for the SC-500 certification path. Gaining certification will validate your skills for an emerging security role that combines cloud security engineering with AI workload protection and increase your readiness to pursue cloud, security, and AI security roles in enterprise environments like hybrid and cross-platform ecosystems.
Instructor(s):Mike Pfeiffer
Mike Pfeiffer is a seasoned IT instructor and published author with extensive experience in cloud technologies and networking. He has authored multiple study guides for Microsoft Azure and PowerShell, helping professionals achieve certification success. His expertise spans Networking, Microsoft Azure, and AWS, backed by top-tier credentials including MCSE Cloud Platform, Microsoft Certified Master, and CompTIA certifications. Mike brings a practical, real-world approach to every course he teaches.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
AZ-900
- Onsite Networking
- Benefits and Considerations of Using Cloud Services
- Differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Differences Between Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds
- Core Azure Architecture Components
- Core Products Available and Subscriptions in Azure
- Azure Management and Monitoring Tools
- Securing Network Connectivity in Azure
- Core Azure Identity Services
- Security Tools and Features of Azure
- Azure Governance Methodologies
- Conditional Access
- Using Profiles
- Privacy Standards
- Azure Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Mobile Application Management (MDM)
- Windows Defender Tools
SC-500
- Identity and Access Management
- Application and Workload Identity
- Virtual Network Security
- Securing Public and Private Access
- Compute and Container Security
- Storage and Database Security
- Governance, Policy, and Key Management
- Threat Protection and Security Operations
- AI-Specific Security, Content Safety, and Responsible AI
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