AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Azure security engineering: identity, platform protection, security operations, and data security. Exam retires 31 August 2026 — see SC-500.
Duration
Formats
4 days
day(s)
Instructor-led,Virtual,On-site
Category
Security,Cloud
About this course
This four-day course covers the classic Azure security engineer skill set: managing identity and access, implementing platform protection across networking and compute, running security operations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, and securing data and applications.
Note: Microsoft retires the AZ-500 exam on 31 August 2026. This course remains available for teams completing the credential before retirement; new learners should start with SC-500, its successor.
What you'll learn
- Manage Entra ID identities and secure access in Azure
- Implement network and compute platform protection
- Configure and operate Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Secure storage, databases, and Key Vault
Course syllabus
- Module 1 — Manage identity and access
- Module 2 — Implement platform protection
- Module 3 — Manage security operations
- Module 4 — Secure data and applications
- Exam preparation
Who should attend
- Engineers completing AZ-500 before the exam retirement
- Teams with existing AZ-500 study plans or vouchers
Prerequisites
Hands-on Azure administration experience. AZ-104 or equivalent knowledge recommended.
What's included
- Official Microsoft courseware and hands-on labs
- Kloudatech hyperlinked study guide
- Certificate of attendance
Certification
Prepares for exam AZ-500, leading to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification. Exam retires 31 August 2026; successor is SC-500.