AZ-500T00: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

The AZ-500T00: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies course focuses on advanced security management within Microsoft Azure. It delves into managing identities and access with Microsoft Entra ID, covering authentication methods, authorization, and application access. The course also addresses securing networking components, including virtual networks, private access, and advanced security measures like VPNs and firewalls. Participants will gain skills in enhancing identity protection, managing permissions, and implementing robust network security strategies to safeguard Azure environments.

Target Audience

• Security Engineer

• Security Analyst

Prerequisites

Required:

• Security best practices and industry security requirements such as defense in depth, least privileged access, role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, shared responsibility, and zero trust model.

• Have experience with Windows and Linux operating systems and scripting languages. Course labs may use PowerShell and the CLI.

• Be familiar with security protocols such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Internet Security Protocol (IPSec), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), disk and data encryption methods.

Recommended:

• AZ-104T00: Microsoft Azure Administrator

OR

Required:

• Have some experience deploying Azure workloads. This course does not cover the basics of Azure administration; instead, the course content builds on that knowledge by adding security-specific information.

Recommended:

• AZ-900T00: Introduction to Microsoft Azure

• AI+ Executive™

• AI+ Prompt Engineer™: Level 1

Course Objectives

• Implement enterprise governance strategies including role-based access control, Azure policies, and resource locks

• Implement an Azure AD infrastructure including users, groups, and multi-factor authentication

• Implement Azure AD Identity Protection including risk policies, conditional access, and access reviews

• Implement Azure AD Privileged Identity Management including Azure AD roles and Azure resources

• Implement Azure AD Connect including authentication methods and on-premises directory synchronization

• Implement perimeter security strategies including Azure Firewall

• Implement network security strategies including Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups

• Implement host security strategies including endpoint protection, remote access management, update management, and disk encryption

• Implement container security strategies including Azure Container Instances, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Kubernetes

• Implement Azure Key Vault including certificates, keys, and secrets

• Implement application security strategies including app registration, managed identities, and service endpoints

• Implement storage security strategies including shared access signatures, blob retention policies, and Azure Files authentication

• Implement database security strategies including authentication, data classification, dynamic data masking, and always encrypted

• Implement Azure Monitor including connected sources, log analytics, and alerts

• Implement Azure Security Center including policies, recommendations, and just in time virtual machine access

• Implement Azure Sentinel including workbooks, incidents, and playbooks

Course Outline

1) Secure identity and access

• Manage security controls for identity and access

  • Secure user identities in Microsoft Entra ID by implementing strong authentication and access management controls

  • Protect groups and access management by enforcing security measures to prevent unauthorized changes or misuse

  • Manage external identities securely by defining policies that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and proper access control

  • Implement Microsoft Entra ID Protection to detect, investigate, and mitigate identity-related security threats

  • Apply Conditional Access policies to enforce security controls based on user behavior, device compliance, and contextual risks

• Manage Microsoft Entra application access

  • Manage enterprise application access in Microsoft Entra ID, including OAuth permission grants for access control

  • Govern application integration with identity platforms through Microsoft Entra ID app registrations

  • Configure app registration permission scopes for appropriate resource access levels

  • Manage app registration consent and use service principals and managed identities for automated management and enhanced security

2) Secure networking

• Plan and implement security for virtual networks

  • Implement security measures for Azure virtual networks to safeguard data and resources

  • Utilize NSGs and ASGs for network traffic security, and manage UDRs for optimal traffic routing

  • Establish secure network connectivity through Virtual Network peering, VPN gateways, and Virtual WAN

  • Enhance network security with VPN configurations, ExpressRoute encryption, PaaS firewall settings, and Network Watcher monitoring

• Plan and implement security for private access to Azure resources

  • Develop security strategies for private access to Azure resources to protect sensitive data

  • Utilize virtual network Service Endpoints and Private Endpoints for secure Azure service access

  • Manage Private Link services for secure resource exposure and integrate Azure App Service and Functions with virtual network

  • Configure network security for App Service Environment and Azure SQL Managed Instance to safeguard web applications and databases

• Plan and implement security for public access to Azure resources

  • Develop strategies for secure public access to Azure resources, preventing unauthorized access and breaches

  • Implement TLS for Azure App Service and API Management to encrypt data in transit

  • Protect network traffic with Azure Firewall and Application Gateway for optimized web application security and delivery

  • Enhance web app performance with Azure Front Door and CDN, and deploy WAF and DDoS Protection for robust defense against attacks

3) Secure compute, storage, and databases

• Plan and implement advanced security for compute

  • Enhance Azure compute resources' security against vulnerabilities and attacks with advanced measures

  • Secure remote access via Azure Bastion and JIT VM access, and implement network isolation for AKS

  • Strengthen AKS clusters' security, monitor Azure Container Instances and Apps, and manage access to Azure Container Registry

  • Implement disk encryption methods like ADE and manage API access securely in Azure API Management

• Plan and implement security for storage

  • Develop security strategies for Azure storage resources, ensuring data protection during rest and transit

  • Manage storage account access with effective access control and secure key lifecycle management

  • Tailor access methods for Azure Files, Blob Storage, Tables, and Queues to specific use cases

  • Strengthen data security with soft delete, backups, versioning, immutable storage, BYOK, and double encryption

• Plan and implement security for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance

  • Implement security for Azure SQL Managed Instance to safeguard sensitive data

  • Use Microsoft Enterprise Identity for database authentication and conduct database auditing for compliance

  • Utilize Microsoft Purview for data governance and classification to protect sensitive information

  • Apply dynamic masking and Transparent Database Encryption, and recommend Always Encrypted for client-side data protection

4) Secure Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel

• Implement and manage enforcement of cloud governance policies

  • Enforce compliance using Azure Policy to create and manage security policies

  • Streamline secure infrastructure deployment with Azure Blueprint

  • Utilize landing zones for consistent Azure security and manage sensitive data with Azure Key Vault

  • Enhance key security with HSM recommendations, effective access control, and regular key rotation and backup processes

• Manage security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

  • Utilize Microsoft Defender for Cloud Secure Score and Inventory to identify and mitigate security risks, enhancing overall security posture

  • Assess and align with security frameworks using Microsoft Defender for Cloud to ensure adherence to security standards and best practices

  • Integrate specific industry and regulatory standards into Microsoft Defender for Cloud for tailored compliance

  • Connect hybrid and multicloud environments to Microsoft Defender for Cloud for centralized security management, and monitor external assets to safeguard against external threats

• Configure and manage threat protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

  • Master the configuration of Microsoft Defender for Cloud to effectively monitor and protect cloud resources

  • Implement advanced threat detection strategies using Microsoft Defender for Cloud's built-in capabilities

  • Utilize Microsoft Defender for Cloud's threat intelligence to proactively identify and mitigate security risks

  • Configure and fine-tuning security policies within Microsoft Defender for Cloud to align with organizational security requirements

  • Develop expertise in incident response and remediation using Microsoft Defender for Cloud's integrated tools and features

• Configure and manage security monitoring and automation solutions

  • Use Azure Monitor for effective security event monitoring in cloud environments

  • Implement data connectors in Microsoft Sentinel for comprehensive security data collection

  • Develop customized analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel for targeted threat detection

  • Assess and automate responses to security incidents in Microsoft Sentinel to enhance workflow efficiency

5) LAB Outline

• Role Based Access Control

• Network Security Groups and Application Security Groups

• Azure Firewall

• Configuring and Securing ACR and AKS

• Securing Azure SQL Database

• Service Endpoints and Securing Storage

• Key Vault (Implementing Secure Data by setting up Always Encrypted)

• Azure Monitor

• Microsoft Defender for Cloud

• Microsoft Sentinel