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🌐 AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Study Guide

📅 Table of Contents

📝 Exam Overview

The AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam is designed to assess your ability to implement security controls, maintain the security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities using various Azure technologies.

🧠 Skills Measured:

  1. Manage Identity and Access
  2. Implement Platform Protection
  3. Manage Security Operations
  4. Secure Data and Applications

For the most up-to-date exam information, visit the official exam page.

🔐 Domain 1: Manage Identity and Access (30-35%)

Key Skills:

  • Manage identities using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
  • Implement secure authentication and authorization methods
  • Manage application access and Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

🔑 Study Resources:

🛡️ Domain 2: Implement Platform Protection (15-20%)

Key Skills:

  • Implement advanced network security, including firewall and DDoS protection
  • Configure security for compute and container services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, AKS)
  • Implement network isolation for Azure services

🔧 Study Resources:

📊 Domain 3: Manage Security Operations (25-30%)

Key Skills:

  • Configure Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel for threat protection and security monitoring
  • Implement and manage security updates and auditing
  • Set up security policies using Azure Policy

📚 Study Resources:

  • Azure Sentinel: Quickstart
  • Hands-on Labs:
    • 🧪 Configuring custom security policies in Azure Security Center
    • 🧪 Monitoring and managing Azure resources with Azure Sentinel

🛠️ Domain 4: Secure Data and Applications (25-30%)

Key Skills:

  • Configure security for storage, databases, and manage access to Azure Key Vault
  • Implement encryption at rest and in transit for Azure services
  • Implement Azure AD authentication for data resources like SQL databases

💾 Study Resources:

  • Azure Key Vault Documentation
  • Hands-on Labs:
    • 🧪 Configuring Azure Key Vault and setting access policies
    • 🧪 Securing data in Azure SQL and storage

📚 Resources and Links

💡 Exam Tips

  • Hands-on Practice: Use the Azure Sandbox for free to complete labs without needing a paid subscription. Labs are critical for understanding real-world configurations.
  • Review: Regularly check the exam outline for updates, as Azure technologies evolve quickly.
  • Simulations: Expect scenarios that test your ability to configure solutions hands-on. Use practice exams to test your knowledge.
  • Time Management: You have 180 minutes to complete the exam, but with adaptive testing, you may finish sooner if you’re well-prepared.

Good luck on your journey to becoming an Azure Security Expert! 🏆

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