Two Microsoft security paths: security operations and Azure security engineering.
Microsoft · SC-200
Microsoft's SOC analyst certification. Master Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, and KQL query language for threat detection and investigation.
Full Prep GuideMicrosoft · AZ-500
Microsoft's Azure security certification. Master identity management, platform protection, security operations, and data/application security in Azure environments.
Full Prep GuideMitigate Threats Using Microsoft Defender
2 lessons
Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Sentinel
1 lessons
Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
2 lessons
Configure the Environment
2 lessons
Manage Identity & Access
2 lessons
Secure Networking
2 lessons
Secure Compute, Storage & Databases
2 lessons
Manage Security Operations
2 lessons
Secure Data & Applications
2 lessons
Full disk encryption with pre-boot authentication protects against:
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Privileged access workstations (PAWs) are:
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Exam cost: Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) is $165 vs Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) at $165. Factor in study materials and retake fees.
Both certifications are valuable. Your choice should depend on your career goals, current experience level, and the specific roles you're targeting.
Both SC-200 and AZ-500 have a prep track with practice questions, a study plan and progress tracking. Enrolling in a track costs 30 credits.