AZ-2001: Implement security through a pipeline using Azure DevOps

Build security into every stage of your software delivery. This practical, self-paced course shows you how to secure Azure DevOps pipelines by configuring project and pipeline permissions, protecting secrets and variables, managing service connections and agent pools, and setting approvals and checks. It’s ideal for DevOps engineers and developers with basic Azure DevOps experience.

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Duration
8 hours
Modules
1 Modules
Course type
Microsoft

Course Overview

This intermediate-level learning path teaches DevOps and security professionals how to implement security throughout the CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOps. You’ll learn to configure secure access to pipeline resources, manage identities, validate permissions, and extend pipelines securely. The course emphasizes best practices for protecting sensitive data, securing Azure Repos, and managing secrets using Azure Key Vault.

Before You Begin

  • Azure subscription for hands-on labs
  • Basic knowledge of Azure DevOps tools
  • Familiarity with security concepts (identities, permissions)
  • Experience using Azure portal and Azure Key Vault

Key outcomes

  • Secure Pipeline Access Control access to resources in CI/CD workflows.
  • Manage DevOps Identities Configure agents and service connections with proper roles.
  • Audit Permissions & Secrets Validate access and secure secrets in YAML pipelines.
  • Protect Repos & Variables Safeguard Azure Repos and sensitive pipeline parameters.

Tools you’ll use

Azure Pipelines
Azure Pipelines
Azure Repos
Azure Repos
Version Control
Version Control
Azure Artifacts
Azure Artifacts

Skills you’ll gain

  • Pipeline Security Setup
  • Identity Management
  • Secrets Protection
  • Secure Template Usage
  • Repo Access Control
  • Permission Configuration
  • DevOps Resource Protection
  • Secure CI/CD Integration

What You’ll Learn

1 module
1Lesson 1: Implement Security Through a Pipeline Using Azure DevOps
Module 1: Configure a Project and Repository Structure to Support Secure Pipelines Module 2: Configure Secure Access to Pipeline Resources Module 3: Manage Identity for Projects, Pipelines, and Agents Module 4: Configure and Validate Permissions Module 5: Extend a Pipeline to Use Multiple Templates Module 6: Configure Secure Access to Azure Repos from Pipelines Module 7: Configure Pipelines to Securely Use Variables and Parameters

Certification & Credentials

AZ-2001
Certificate track
8 hours

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?
It’s ideal for DevOps engineers, security professionals, and developers working with Azure DevOps.
Do I need an Azure subscription?
Yes, you’ll need a subscription to complete the hands-on exercises.
What security topics are covered?
Identity management, permission validation, secret protection, and secure pipeline configuration.
Can I use this course for certification prep?
Yes, it helps prepare for security-focused assessments in Azure DevOps.
Is coding required for this course?
Basic YAML and Azure DevOps configuration knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.
Duration

8 hours

Modules

1 Modules

Course type

Microsoft

Category

Microsoft

Prerequisites

Azure subscription for hands-on labs, Basic knowledge of Azure DevOps tools, Familiarity with security concepts (identities, permissions), Experience using Azure portal and Azure Key Vault

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