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Microsoft Azure Security Engineer – AZ-500

The Microsoft Azure Security Engineer certification exam, coded as AZ-500, is part of the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification track. Passing this exam validates your skills and knowledge in securing Microsoft Azure environments and resources.Achieving the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification demonstrates your expertise in securing Azure environments and resources. It is valuable for professionals looking to advance their career in cloud security and work on Azure-related security projects.

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Duration 40 hours

Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends

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Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi

Language English

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What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up

Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals

Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio

Learn industry best practices and coding standards

Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios

Prepare for certification and technical interviews

Work on collaborative, team-based exercises

Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques

Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem

Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

28 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

40 hours

Training Duration

Core Modules

298

Total Lessons

4.4★

Average Rating

50K+

Students Trained

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a CLOUD COMPUTING - AZURE role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

28 sections • 298 lessons • 40 hours

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Total Duration

40 hours

100% Practical · Unlimited Doubt Sessions

01 Course Overview

The Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) course is designed for Cloud Engineers, Azure Administrators, Security Engineers, System Administrators, DevSecOps Engineers, and IT Professionals who want to secure Microsoft Azure environments.

This training focuses on implementing Azure security controls, identity protection, platform protection, network security, data security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, Key Vault, security monitoring, compliance, and threat protection through real-world enterprise projects.

02 Learning Outcomes

Understand Azure Security Architecture

Secure Azure Identities and Access

Protect Azure Networks and Infrastructure

Secure Azure Storage, Databases & Applications

Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Configure Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM & SOAR)

Secure Azure Virtual Machines & Containers

Implement Zero Trust Security

Monitor and Respond to Security Threats

Become Job-Ready as an Azure Security Engineer

03 Prerequisites

Basic Computer Knowledge

Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Windows or Linux Administration Basics

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900 Recommended)

Azure Administration Knowledge (AZ-104 Recommended)

Basic Cybersecurity Concepts

Microsoft Entra ID Basics

Basic PowerShell (Recommended)

04 Fundamentals

Introduction to Cloud Security

Azure Global Infrastructure

Shared Responsibility Model

Zero Trust Security

Defense in Depth

CIA Triad

Microsoft Entra ID Overview

Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Azure RBAC

Security Governance

Security Compliance

Identity & Access Management

Network Security Fundamentals

Security Monitoring Concepts

Threat Protection Basics

05 Core Technical Topics (Main Syllabus)

Core Technical Topics (Main Syllabus)

06 Module 1: Azure Security Architecture

Azure Security Services

Shared Responsibility Model

Zero Trust Framework

Azure Resource Hierarchy

Azure Management Groups

Azure Subscriptions

Resource Groups

Azure Policy

Azure Blueprints (Concept)

Azure Landing Zones

07 Module 2: Identity & Access Management

Microsoft Entra ID

User & Group Management

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Conditional Access

Identity Protection

Access Reviews

B2B & B2C Identity

Managed Identities

08 Module 3: Platform Protection

Azure Virtual Machines Security

Azure Bastion

Just-In-Time (JIT) Access

Azure Disk Encryption

Trusted Launch

Azure Update Management

Secure VM Extensions

VM Backup

Azure Automation

Secure Infrastructure Design

09 Module 4: Network Security

Virtual Networks (VNet)

Network Security Groups (NSG)

Azure Firewall

Azure DDoS Protection

Azure Application Gateway

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Private Endpoints

Service Endpoints

VPN Gateway

ExpressRoute Security

DNS Security

Traffic Manager Security

10 Module 5: Data Security

Azure Key Vault

Secrets Management

Certificate Management

Storage Account Security

Encryption at Rest

Encryption in Transit

SQL Database Security

Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

Always Encrypted

Data Classification

11 Module 6: Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Defender for Cloud Overview

Secure Score

Regulatory Compliance

Security Recommendations

Defender Plans

Vulnerability Assessment

Threat Protection

Container Security

Kubernetes Security

Security Alerts

12 Module 7: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM & SOAR)

Sentinel Architecture

Workspace Configuration

Data Connectors

Analytics Rules

Incident Management

Hunting Queries

Workbooks

Threat Intelligence

Automation Rules

Logic Apps Integration

13 Module 8: Azure Security Monitoring

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Activity Logs

Diagnostic Logs

Alerts

Security Dashboards

Metrics

Azure Advisor

Workbooks

Reporting

14 Module 9: Azure Security for Containers

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Security

Container Registry Security

Image Scanning

Defender for Containers

Kubernetes RBAC

Secrets Management

Network Policies

Pod Security

Admission Controllers

Container Best Practices

15 Module 10: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Azure Policy

Resource Locks

Management Groups

Tagging Strategy

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Defender Compliance Reports

Azure Cost Governance

Secure Landing Zones

Security Audits

Governance Best Practices

16 Module 11: Incident Response & Threat Protection

Security Incident Lifecycle

Threat Detection

Threat Hunting

Alert Investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Malware Investigation

Ransomware Response

Insider Threats

Security Automation

Incident Reporting

17 Hands-On Labs

Configure Microsoft Entra ID

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Configure Conditional Access Policies

Configure Azure RBAC

Deploy Azure Key Vault

Configure Azure Firewall

Implement Network Security Groups

Configure Azure Bastion

Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Configure Azure Sentinel

Create Sentinel Analytics Rules

Write KQL Queries

Configure Azure Monitor Alerts

Protect Azure Storage Accounts

Secure Azure SQL Database

Configure AKS Security

Create Logic Apps Playbooks

Generate Security Reports

18 Assignments

Secure Azure Subscription using Azure Policy

Configure Identity Protection

Deploy Azure Firewall

Secure Virtual Machines

Configure Defender for Cloud

Build Security Monitoring Dashboard

Create KQL Hunting Queries

Design Secure Network Architecture

Configure Key Vault for Secrets

Prepare Azure Security Assessment Report

19 Mini Projects

Secure Azure Enterprise Environment

Azure Identity & Access Management Implementation

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Deployment

Azure Network Security Implementation

Azure Sentinel Threat Monitoring

Secure AKS Cluster Deployment

20 Capstone Projects

Project 1

Enterprise Azure Security Architecture Implementation

Project 2

End-to-End Azure Security Monitoring using Microsoft Defender & Sentinel

Project 3

Zero Trust Security Implementation for Azure Enterprise

Project 4

Azure Governance, Compliance & Security Automation Solution

21 Real-Time Job Scenarios

Implement MFA for enterprise users.

Secure Azure Virtual Machines against unauthorized access.

Configure Azure Firewall for multi-tier applications.

Protect Azure Storage using Private Endpoints.

Investigate suspicious Azure sign-in activities.

Respond to ransomware alerts using Microsoft Defender.

Configure Just-In-Time VM access.

Monitor Azure security posture using Secure Score.

Build Azure security dashboards for management.

Secure Azure Kubernetes Service workloads.

Implement Conditional Access for remote users.

Conduct cloud security reviews before production deployment.

22 Troubleshooting Scenarios

MFA authentication failures.

Conditional Access blocking legitimate users.

Azure Firewall traffic not flowing.

NSG rules preventing application connectivity.

Key Vault access denied.

Defender for Cloud recommendations not appearing.

Sentinel data connectors not ingesting logs.

Azure Monitor alerts not triggering.

Private Endpoint DNS resolution issues.

RBAC permission conflicts.

Azure Policy compliance failures.

AKS security configuration issues.

23 Industry Tools

Microsoft Azure Portal

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Monitor

Azure Log Analytics

Azure Key Vault

Azure Firewall

Azure Bastion

Azure Policy

Azure Advisor

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Microsoft Security Copilot (Overview)

Microsoft Intune (Integration)

Microsoft Defender XDR

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Terraform (Azure)

Microsoft Visio

ServiceNow

Jira

Microsoft Teams

24 Best Practices

Adopt a Zero Trust security architecture.

Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all privileged accounts.

Apply the Principle of Least Privilege using Azure RBAC.

Store secrets, certificates, and keys securely in Azure Key Vault.

Regularly review Microsoft Defender Secure Score and remediate recommendations.

Use Azure Policy to enforce organizational security standards.

Enable centralized logging and monitoring with Microsoft Sentinel.

Secure network traffic using Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Private Endpoints.

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Implement automated incident response and maintain documented security runbooks.

25 Certification Names

Recommended certification path:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) (Recommended)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) (Recommended)

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) (Advanced)

26 Mock Interviews

Our mock interview program is designed to simulate hiring processes followed by Microsoft

partners, cloud consulting firms, managed security service providers (MSSPs), enterprise IT

teams, and Fortune 500 organizations.

Phase 1: Technical Assessment

Azure security architecture

Microsoft Entra ID and identity protection

Azure networking security

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM concepts

Governance and compliance

Phase 2: Scenario-Based Interview

›Candidates solve enterprise security scenarios involving:
›Securing Azure subscriptions and resource groups.
›Investigating identity compromise incidents.
›Designing Zero Trust security architectures.
›Implementing Azure Firewall and WAF.
›Responding to Defender and Sentinel alerts.
›Automating security operations using Logic Apps.

Phase 3: Practical Azure Security Round

Configure Azure security services.

Secure Azure infrastructure.

Implement identity protection.

Troubleshoot security incidents.

Present architecture and remediation strategies.

Phase 4: HR & Communication Round

Professional self-introduction.

Azure security project presentation.

Client communication simulation.

Behavioral interview questions.

Salary negotiation guidance.

Every participant receives detailed technical feedback, personalized improvement plans, and

multiple mock interview sessions until they are confident and interview-ready.

27 Resume Preparation

Our resume preparation program is tailored for Azure Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Microsoft Security Engineer, and Cloud Infrastructure Security roles.

Resume Preparation Includes

Creating an ATS-friendly Azure Security resume.

Highlighting Azure Security, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Key Vault expertise.

Showcasing enterprise security projects and cloud security implementations.

Emphasizing governance, compliance, and incident response experience.

Optimizing resumes with recruiter-focused Azure security keywords.

Building a professional LinkedIn profile.

Conducting one-on-one resume reviews with multiple refinements.

28 Placement Assistance - Through Our 850+ Hiring Partners

Our placement assistance program prepares candidates for opportunities with Microsoft partners, cloud consulting companies, cybersecurity firms, managed security service providers (MSSPs), banking organizations, healthcare enterprises, product companies, and Fortune 500 organizations.

Placement Support Includes

Career counseling and cloud security skill-gap assessment.

Hands-on Azure Security labs and enterprise cloud projects.

Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization.

Technical, managerial, and HR mock interviews.

Communication and presentation skill enhancement.

Regular interview scheduling through our network of 850+ hiring partners.

Guidance on certification planning, interview follow-ups, offer evaluation, and salary negotiation.

Continued placement assistance until candidates secure suitable employment, subject to individual performance, market conditions, and employer hiring requirements.

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

298+

Hands-On Lessons

Core Modules

40 hours

Training Duration

100%

Practical Training

You don't just learn Microsoft Azure Security Engineer – AZ-500. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

→Requirement Analysis

→Guided Implementation

→Mentor Review

→Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief

Step-by-step implementation

Mentor feedback and review

Documented outcome

Stack Core Concepts Best Practices

PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

→Scenario Design

→Independent Build

→Testing & Validation

→Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation

Testing and validation

Documentation

Peer/mentor review

Stack Applied Skills Testing

PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

→Planning

→End-to-End Build

→Review & Refinement

→Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution

Presentation-ready documentation

Mentor sign-off

Portfolio-ready deliverable

Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

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Radical Technologies is the leading IT certification institute in Pune, offering globally recognized certifications across various domains. With expert trainers and comprehensive materials, we ensure students gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in their careers. Our certification programs are tailored to meet industry standards — from cloud technologies to data science — empowering individuals to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Career Services

At Radical Technologies, we are committed to your success beyond the classroom. Our 100% Job Assistance program ensures that you are not only equipped with industry-relevant skills but also guided through the job placement process. With personalised resume building, interview preparation, and access to our extensive network of hiring partners, we help you take the next step confidently into your IT career.