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Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

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Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand Microsoft’s layered defense model and threat mitigation strategies

  • Explore the structure and domains of MCRA for secure solution design

    Learn to implement Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB) controls

  • Apply CAF principles to secure Azure adoption across cloud lifecycles

    Understand and implement WAF’s five pillars for Azure security

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August 2025

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This course is part of the Exam Prep SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

Welcome to Week 1 of the Design Solutions with Security Best Practices and Priorities course. In this module, we’ll explore the foundational elements of Microsoft’s cloud security architecture. You’ll start by understanding the evolving threat landscape and Microsoft’s approach to building resilience through layered defense strategies. We’ll then dive into Microsoft’s security architecture models—Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB). You’ll learn how to align real-world solutions with these frameworks and implement controls effectively to meet organizational security objectives. By the end of the week, you’ll have a clear understanding of how MCRA and MCSB guide security decisions and how to apply these models to defend against evolving threats and ransomware risks.

What's included

12 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 2! This module focuses on designing secure cloud architectures using Microsoft’s core security design frameworks—Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Well-Architected Framework (WAF), and Zero Trust. You’ll learn how to apply CAF security principles across adoption phases, design with WAF’s five security pillars, and implement Zero Trust using Microsoft’s RaMP approach. We’ll also explore how to build secure DevSecOps pipelines and enforce architectural standards in real-world Azure environments. By the end of the week, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies to align your cloud solutions with Microsoft’s security best practices and confidently design secure, scalable, and compliant architectures.

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