Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a Microsoft Learn-based course for cloud security engineers who manage Azure security posture. Students learn to enable and configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud, use Secure Score to prioritize security improvements, implement Defender plans for specific Azure workloads, and monitor regulatory compliance against frameworks like CIS, NIST, and PCI DSS.
What You Will Learn
- Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud and configure environment settings across Azure subscriptions
- Use Secure Score and security recommendations to identify and remediate resource vulnerabilities
- Configure Defender plans for Azure VMs, containers, databases, App Service, and Key Vault
- Monitor regulatory compliance using Defender for Cloud’s compliance dashboard with built-in standards
- Set up alerts, workflow automation, and Microsoft Sentinel integration for security operations
Who Should Attend
Cloud security engineers, Azure administrators, and security architects responsible for protecting Azure workloads and meeting cloud security compliance requirements.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Azure services and cloud security fundamentals. Azure administrator experience is recommended.
