Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Master Azure security controls and earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate credential.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) course delivers the skills and knowledge required to implement security controls, maintain an organisation's security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure environments. Aligned to the latest official Microsoft exam outline, this instructor-led programme covers identity and access management, platform protection, security operations, and the safeguarding of data and applications hosted in Azure.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for Azure Security Engineers and cloud professionals responsible for securing cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Delegates will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall, and Azure Sentinel (Microsoft Sentinel), preparing them for real-world security scenarios encountered in enterprise GCC and Asia-Pacific deployments.
Course Approach
Delivered over four intensive instructor-led days, the course combines theory with practical lab exercises mapped directly to the official AZ-500 exam domains. Each module follows the official Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC) structure, ensuring complete syllabus coverage. Labs are conducted in live Azure environments, giving delegates immediate, practical exposure to the tools and services tested in the certification exam.
Certification Outcome
Upon passing the AZ-500 examination, delegates earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate credential — a globally recognised qualification that validates the ability to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive security strategy across Azure workloads. This certification is highly valued by organisations in finance, government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure sectors across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
What You'll Learn
Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, PIM, and identity governance
Implement platform protection controls including network security groups, Azure Firewall, DDoS protection, and Web Application Firewall
Secure Azure compute, storage, and database resources using encryption, access controls, and threat protection policies
Configure and manage security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Respond to and remediate security incidents, alerts, and vulnerabilities across Azure workloads
Apply a Zero Trust security model and manage security posture across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Who Should Attend
- Azure Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Architect
- Security Operations Analyst
- IT Security Administrator
- Cloud Engineer
- DevSecOps Engineer
Prerequisites
- Delegates should hold the AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) certification or possess equivalent working knowledge of Azure services. Familiarity with networking concepts, virtualisation, and basic scripting (PowerShell or CLI) is strongly recommended. Prior experience in IT security or system administration is beneficial.
Course Curriculum
- Manage Microsoft Entra identities (users, groups, and external identities)
- Configure Microsoft Entra ID Protection and risk-based Conditional Access policies
- Implement Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Manage application registrations, service principals, and managed identities
- Configure Azure RBAC roles and custom role definitions
- Implement identity governance: access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows
- Configure hybrid identity with Microsoft Entra Connect and password protection
What's Included
- Official courseware & materials
- Hands-on lab exercises
- Practice exam questions
- Exam voucher guidance
- Post-course support (30 days)
- Certificate of completion
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Your Instructor
Hasit Mankad
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) · 23+ Years Experience
Hasit Mankad is the Founder of TACMinds and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 23+ years of hands-on IT training and consulting experience. He has trained 4,500+ professionals across 14+ countries in GCC, Europe, India and Africa. Certifications: CEH, SC-100, AZ-305, SC-200, SC-300, AWS SAA, FinOps, PMP and 40+ others. Clients include ADNOC, RAK Bank, Ernst & Young, Ministry of IT Qatar and Dubai Islamic Bank. Known for 94%+ first-attempt certification pass rates.
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