Who is this program for?

This program is for you: <text variant="body1">If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity. <text variant="body1">If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.

How long does it take to complete the Professional Certificate?

It typically takes 6 months to complete the 9 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Professional Certificate?

When you complete, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to an enterprise environment including: <text variant="body1">The ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and implement threat mitigation strategies. <text variant="body1">The skills to design a secure network model and a suitable incident response plan for an enterprise. <text variant="body1">Insight into how to use Microsoft cybersecurity software products, and the measures that can be implemented to protect an enterprise from cyber threats.

What does a cybersecurity analyst do?

Cybersecurity analysts defend an organization’s hardware, software, and networks from cyberattacks, theft, loss, and unauthorized access. As part of a team, you monitor systems, evaluate threats, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.

What jobs can I get with cybersecurity skills?

Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in the field of cybersecurity. The cybersecurity skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a cybersecurity analyst. This program also prepares you for entry-level roles in information security, security compliance, and identity and access management sectors.

Will I be able to complete this course online?

This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

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Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you’ll learn about the types of cloud security policies that protect against DDoS Attacks, Firewall Breaches, and Unauthorized Access. Explore tools like MS Defender for cloud, security information and event management (SICM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR).

You’ll gain an understanding of security features available in Azure and best practices for protecting Azure resources, as well as Azure security standards and compliance. You’ll also learn how to protect your organization’s assets from various types of threats, including malware, phishing, and identity-based attacks. This course will take you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain cloud-based security concepts • Discuss security information and event management (SIEM) • Define 365 Defender capabilities This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.

This module provides a comprehensive overview of Azure networking and security. It covers essential topics such as Azure's built-in security measures, recommended practices for securing Azure resources, and protection against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, firewall breaches, and unauthorized access. You will gain a deep understanding of how to secure Azure resources against malicious threats and gain insight into just-in-time access and encryption.

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17 videos21 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

17 videos Total 80 minutes

Introduction to the course 4 minutes
Azure DDoS Protection overview 6 minutes
Azure DDoS Protection configuration 5 minutes
Azure DDoS Protection features and best practices 6 minutes
Azure and virtual machines 3 minutes
Spinning up a virtual machine 3 minutes
Azure networking 7 minutes
Introduction to Azure Firewall 5 minutes
Azure Firewall Standard and Basic 4 minutes
Web Application Firewall 4 minutes
Azure Firewall deployment 3 minutes
Azure Firewall rule configuration 5 minutes
Hackers and firewalls 4 minutes
Just-in-time access (JIT) 4 minutes
Key management and encryption 6 minutes
Implementing just-in-time access 3 minutes
Module summary: Azure basic security capabilities 7 minutes

21 readings Total 250 minutes

Course syllabus 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Microsoft Azure Active Directory name change 10 minutes
Clean up resources  10 minutes
How to open an image in a new tab 10 minutes
Additional resources: Azure basic security capabilities 5 minutes
Azure DDoS Network Protection in detail 10 minutes
Exercise: Create a Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal 30 minutes
Exemplar: Create a Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal 10 minutes
Clean up resources  10 minutes
Additional Resources: DDoS Protection 5 minutes
Azure Firewall in depth 10 minutes
Activity: Resource group & VNet creation 10 minutes
Exercise: Configure Azure Firewall 30 minutes
Exemplar: Configure Azure Firewall 10 minutes
Additional resources: Azure Firewall protection 5 minutes
JIT and encryption 10 minutes
Best practices for securing Azure resources 10 minutes
Exercise: Secure ports with JIT 30 minutes
Exemplar: Secure ports with JIT 10 minutes
Additional resources: Just-in-time access and encryption 5 minutes

7 assignments Total 125 minutes

Module quiz: Azure basic security capabilities 50 minutes
Self-review: Create a Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal 10 minutes
Knowledge check: DDoS Protection 15 minutes
Self-review: Configure Azure Firewall 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure Firewall protection 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Just-in-time access and encryption 15 minutes
Self-review: Secure ports with JIT 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

What do you hope to learn? 10 minutes

This module provides an overview of cloud security and security management in Azure. It covers key concepts such as Azure security standards, use of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel. On completion of this module, you will have a thorough understanding of the security features available in Azure and best practices for protecting Azure resources, as well as Azure security standards and compliance.

What's included

15 videos12 readings6 assignments

15 videos Total 71 minutes

Overview of cloud security 5 minutes
Advanced cloud security 4 minutes
Azure security 6 minutes
Azure security best practices 4 minutes
Microsoft Defender interface 5 minutes
Azure Bastion 6 minutes
Bastion and virtual machines 4 minutes
Introduction to Azure policies 6 minutes
Custom policy definition 4 minutes
Azure Blueprints 3 minutes
SIEM 4 minutes
Microsoft Sentinel 4 minutes
Microsoft Sentinel data connectors 6 minutes
Introducing SOAR 5 minutes
Module summary: Security management in Azure 7 minutes

12 readings Total 120 minutes

Azure security in depth 10 minutes
Additional resources: Introduction to cloud security 5 minutes
Exercise: Shield virtual machines using Bastion 30 minutes
Exemplar: Shield virtual machines using Bastion 10 minutes
Additional resources: Virtual security solutions 5 minutes
Managing Azure policies 10 minutes
Working with policy definitions in Azure 10 minutes
Types of policies 10 minutes
Additional resources: Azure standards and policies 5 minutes
Expanding on Sentinel 10 minutes
SIEM and SOAR use case 10 minutes
Additional resources: Introduction to SIEM and SOAR 5 minutes

6 assignments Total 123 minutes

Module quiz: Security management in Azure 50 minutes
Knowledge check: Introduction to cloud security 15 minutes
Self-review: Shield virtual machines using Bastion 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Virtual security solutions 18 minutes
Knowledge check: Azure Standards and policies 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Introduction to SIEM and SOAR 15 minutes

This module covers the different threat protection services available in Microsoft 365, including Azure Defender, Azure Advanced Threat Protection, and Azure Information Protection. The module is designed to help you understand how to protect an organization's assets from various types of threats, including malware, phishing, and identity-based attacks. The module covers key concepts such as defender services, endpoint and cloud app protection, and identity defence. It also provides best practices for implementing these threat protection services in an organization.

What's included

17 videos11 readings5 assignments

17 videos Total 94 minutes

Introduction to Defender 7 minutes
Microsoft 365 Defender portal 4 minutes
Microsoft 365 Defender incidents and alerts 6 minutes
Managing users 5 minutes
Introduction to endpoint security 7 minutes
Endpoint modernization 6 minutes
Deployment methods for WaaS and Microsoft 365 Apps 6 minutes
Defender portal for endpoint capabilities and services 5 minutes
Threat technologies 6 minutes
Endpoint encryption 5 minutes
Introduction to identity defense 7 minutes
Microsoft Purview 6 minutes
Azure Active Directory Identity Protection 6 minutes
Microsoft Defender for Identity 4 minutes
Deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity with Microsoft 365 Defender - Preparation 5 minutes
Identity theft 3 minutes
Module Summary: Microsoft 365 Defender threat protection 6 minutes

11 readings Total 115 minutes

Working with Microsoft 365 Defender portal 10 minutes
Microsoft Defender use-case: Office 365 10 minutes
Exercise: Implement Microsoft Sentinel with Microsoft Defender data connectors 30 minutes
Exemplar: Implement Microsoft Sentinel with Microsoft Defender data connectors 10 minutes
Additional resources: Defender services 5 minutes
Defender services in depth 10 minutes
Next gen antivirus and endpoint response 10 minutes
Additional resources: Endpoints and cloud apps security 5 minutes
Deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity with Microsoft 365 Defender - Deployment 10 minutes
Identity Protection in Microsoft 365 10 minutes
Additional resources: Identity defense 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 105 minutes

Module quiz: Microsoft 365 Defender threat protection 50 minutes
Self-Review: Implement Microsoft Sentinel with Microsoft Defender data connectors 10 minutes
Knowledge check: Defender services 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Endpoints and cloud apps security 15 minutes
Knowledge check: Identity defense 15 minutes

In this module, you will be assessed on the key skills covered in the course. You will gain a real-life example of demonstrating protection strategies by completing a scenario-based project. You'll also complete a graded course quiz that will test your knowledge of all the topics you covered in this course. Lastly, you will get the opportunity to reflect on your learning and explore the next steps in your cybersecurity journey.

What's included

2 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

2 videos Total 10 minutes

Course Recap: Security solutions 6 minutes
Congratulations 4 minutes

5 readings Total 70 minutes

About the final project and assessment: Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender 10 minutes
Exercise: Securing virtual machines 30 minutes
Exemplar: Securing virtual machines 10 minutes
Clean up resources 10 minutes
Next steps 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 225 minutes

Self-review: Securing virtual machines 75 minutes
Course Quiz: Cybersecurity solutions and Microsoft Defender 150 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on learning 10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This program is for you:

If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity.

If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

When you complete, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

The ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and implement threat mitigation strategies.

The skills to design a secure network model and a suitable incident response plan for an enterprise.

Insight into how to use Microsoft cybersecurity software products, and the measures that can be implemented to protect an enterprise from cyber threats.

We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.