SC-5002: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls

This intermediate course teaches administrators and security engineers how to secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You’ll learn to apply Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark controls, configure security settings, monitor threats and keep Azure resources compliant with regulatory standards, all from the Azure portal.

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Duration
8 hours
Modules
1 Modules
Course type
Microsoft

Course Overview

This intermediate-level learning path teaches administrators and security engineers how to secure Azure services and workloads using Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You’ll learn to apply Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark controls, configure security settings, monitor threats, and ensure regulatory compliance across Azure resources using the Azure portal.

Before You Begin

  • No formal prerequisites required
  • Basic understanding of Azure services is helpful
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts is beneficial
  • Azure subscription needed for hands-on exercises

Key outcomes

  • Enable Defender for Cloud Configure Defender to secure Azure resources and workloads.
  • Apply Compliance Benchmarks Use standards to assess and protect cloud environments.
  • Protect Access & Secrets Secure VMs, Key Vaults, and endpoints with best practices.
  • Monitor & Respond to Threats Use JIT access and Private Endpoints for threat mitigation.

Tools you’ll use

Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Azure Portal
Azure Portal
Azure Private Link
Azure Private Link

Skills you’ll gain

  • Regulatory Compliance Controls
  • Workload Security Monitoring
  • Network Access Configuration
  • Threat Protection Tools
  • Defender Integration
  • Sentinel Configuration
  • Key Vault Security
  • Private Link Setup

What You’ll Learn

1 module
1Lesson 1: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls
Module 1: Examine Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance standards Module 2: Enable Defender for Cloud on your Azure subscription Module 3: Filter network traffic with a network security group using the Azure portal Module 4: Create a Log Analytics workspace Module 5: Collect guest OS monitoring data using Azure Monitor Agent Module 6: Explore just-in-time virtual machine access Module 7: Configure Azure Key Vault networking settings Module 8: Connect an Azure SQL server using an Azure Private Endpoint

Certification & Credentials

SC-5002
Certificate track
8 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud?
It’s a cloud-native security solution that helps protect Azure resources and ensure compliance.
Do I need an Azure subscription?
Yes, an active Azure subscription is required for hands-on labs and exercises.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
It’s designed for intermediate users, but no formal prerequisites are required.
What services are covered in this course?
Azure VMs, Key Vault, SQL Server, Private Link, and more.
Can I use this course for compliance management?
Yes, it teaches how to apply Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark controls for regulatory compliance.
Duration

8 hours

Modules

1 Modules

Course type

Microsoft

Category

Microsoft

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites required, Basic understanding of Azure services is helpful, Familiarity with cloud security concepts is beneficial, Azure subscription needed for hands-on exercises

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