Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access

About this course

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Azure security by mastering identity and access management. You'll learn how to safeguard user credentials, configure robust authentication protocols, and implement modern identity governance practices. The course begins with foundational insights into the AZ-500 exam objectives and quickly transitions into securing users and groups in Azure AD. You’ll work through real-world scenarios, learning to protect external identities, implement MFA, and manage access policies. Next, you'll explore Microsoft Entra’s cutting-edge capabilities such as Verified ID and Permissions Management. The lessons also dive into advanced topics like Conditional Access, Single Sign-On, custom role creation, and application proxy configurations. This course is ideal for aspiring cloud security engineers, IT administrators, and Azure professionals aiming to boost their security expertise. A basic understanding of Azure and Active Directory is recommended. The course is best suited for learners at the intermediate level.

Course objectives

• master identity and access management in Microsoft Azure
• prepare for the AZ-500 exam
• explore advanced topics like Conditional Access and Single Sign-On