Microsoft Azure: Security Concepts

2h 1mIntermediate2024-12-09

Authors

David Elfassy

Microsoft Consultant and Trainer

Course details

The professionals in charge of Azure administration need to know how to secure services correctly to protect the data flowing between client computers and the cloud. This course with instructor David Elfassy investigates security concepts related to Azure deployment and services such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Find out how to use the built-in security tools in Azure, implement more robust multifactor authentication, and protect your services and data. Plus, learn how to create and configure security services in Azure to secure your data and secrets.

Skills covered

Identity and Access ManagementCloud AdministrationIncident ResponseAzureCloud PlatformsCybersecurityCloud ComputingMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Microsoft Azure security concepts
02 - What you should know

1. Security Principles in the Cloud

03 - A security approach - The importance of securing
04 - Terminology - Understanding the security terms
05 - Defense in depth approach
06 - Transferring security concepts to the cloud
07 - Exploring the security portals
08 - Enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud
09 - Understanding the security scores

2. Security Concepts for the Azure Cloud

10 - Managing and securing resources in Azure
11 - Exploring Microsoft Entra ID security features
12 - Why are passwords such a bad idea
13 - Enabling multifactor authentication for a user
14 - Exploring identity governance

3. Secure Your Azure Resources

15 - Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud - General settings
16 - Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud - Cloud security settings
17 - Secure resources using Microsoft Defender for Cloud - Management settings
18 - Use Microsoft Sentinel to secure your infrastructure
19 - Use Microsoft XDR to secure your infrastructure

Conclusion

20 - Deepen your understanding of Azure security