Course Overview

To obtain AZ-500 certification, candidates are required to pass the AZ-500 exam. The exam focuses on various security aspects of Azure and covers the following topics:

• Manage identity and access (30-35%): This includes implementing authentication and authorization, configuring secure access to resources, managing identity, and implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Implement platform security (15-20%): This section includes implementing network security, securing virtual machines (VMs), securing containers, and securing serverless solutions.
• Manage security operations (25-30%): This includes configuring security services, monitoring security incidents and alerts, responding to security incidents, and implementing threat security solutions.
• Secure data and applications (20-25%): This includes implementing data protection, implementing storage encryption, implementing Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and securing application configuration.
• Manage security governance and compliance features (15-20%): This section includes managing security policies and role-based access control (RBAC), configuring and managing Azure Monitor, and implementing resource tagging for governance and compliance is included.

AZ-500 exam preparation typically includes hands-on experience with Azure security and studying relevant documentation, whitepapers, and online resources provided by Microsoft. Additionally, Microsoft offers official training courses and practice exams to help prepare candidates for certification.