• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

A core security principle is the usage of mediated access to create a layer of abstraction between the management client and the server or service.

In this course, discover Azure Bastion and various firewall proxies that function at layer two through seven of the ISO OSI reference model. You will compare Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) services. Then, explore distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection, Azure data encryption, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). Next, you will focus on Microsoft Defender for Cloud and its three main solutions. Finally, learn the security baselines for Azure and the security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel.
This is one of a collection of courses that fully prepare the learner for the SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification exam.

Learning Objectives

{"discover the key concepts covered in this course"}

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Operational Planning
  • Cyber Operations
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Threat Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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