Course Description
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to mitigate threats using various Microsoft security solutions. It covers a comprehensive range of topics, including how to protect, detect, respond, and hunt for cybersecurity threats across Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Defender, and Azure Sentinel. Learners will be equipped to set up Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, manage incidents, investigate alerts, and configure Advanced threat protection features. They will also learn to safeguard identities with Azure AD Identity Protection, protect against threats in Microsoft 365, and secure cloud apps with Microsoft Cloud App Security.
What you'll learn:
Understand the cybersecurity landscape and learn core concepts foundational to security, compliance, and identity solutions.
Understand the vulnerabilities of an organizations network and mitigate attacks on network infrastructures to protect data.
Develop and implement threat mitigation strategies by applying effective cybersecurity measures within an Azure environment.
Demonstrate your new skills with a capstone project and prepare for the industry-recognized Microsoft SC-900 Certification exam.
Curriculum for this course
24 Lessons
Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security
4 Lessons
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Identify various components of a computer system.
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Explain the way in which computer components interact with an operating system.
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Describe the basics of the cybersecurity landscape and various business computing environments.
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NEW [optional] introduction to Generative AI
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Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing
4 Lessons
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How to set up a cloud computing environment, virtual machines and cloud services.
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How to set up common network infrastructure and monitoring.
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How to use network security components, approaches and mitigation.
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How to produce a coherent expansion plan for a business enterprise to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.
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Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation
3 Lessons
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the constantly evolving world of cyber threats, including the types of attacks and vulnerabilities that exist.
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Explore different encryption algorithms and their various applications, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each type.
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Gain an understanding of key concepts in security and compliance, such as risk assessment, defense models, and regulatory requirements.
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Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD
0 Lessons
Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender
0 Lessons
Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
3 Lessons
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How to work with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment.
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How to execute penetration testing on a cloud platform.
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How to create a penetration test plan.
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Cybersecurity Management and Compliance
3 Lessons
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Learn about data and record management, Information security, standards and policy formation, and implementation.
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Explore cloud adoption frameworks and regulatory compliance frameworks.
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Learn how to use available tools for compliance management.
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Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project
3 Lessons
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How to manage and reduce the risk of threats to an organization or system.
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How to mitigate common cyber threats using various tools and strategies.
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How to develop strategies to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.
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Microsoft SC-900 Exam Preparation and Practice
4 Lessons
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Describe the various security, compliance, and identity concepts.
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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft’s identity and access management solutions.
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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security and compliance solutions.
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NEW [optional] introduction to Generative AI
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