

SC-5002: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls
SC-5002: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls
Course Content
6 modules · 34 topics01Module 1: Filter network traffic with a network security group using the Azure portal5 topics
- Azure resource group
- Azure Virtual Network
- How network security groups filter network traffic
- Application security groups
- Exercise - Create a virtual network infrastructure
02Module 2: Create a Log Analytics workspace for Microsoft Defender for Cloud3 topics
- Defender for Cloud monitoring components
- Exercise - Create a workspace
- Knowledge check
03Module 3: Set up Microsoft Defender for Cloud13 topics
- Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Security posture
- Workload protections
- Deploy Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft cloud security benchmark
- Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud policies
- Improve your regulatory compliance
- Manage and implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendations
- Explore secure score
- MITRE Attack matrix
- Define brute force attacks
- Understand and implement just-in-time VM access
- Exercise - Enable just-in-time access on Virtual Machines
04Module 4: Configure and integrate a Log Analytics agent and workspace in Defender for Cloud3 topics
- Collect data from your workloads with the Log Analytics agent
- Configure the Log Analytics agent and workspace
- Exercise - Collect data from your workloads with the Log Analytics agent
05Module 5: Configure Azure Key Vault networking settings6 topics
- Azure Key Vault basic concepts
- Best practices for Azure Key Vault
- Configure Azure Key Vault firewalls and virtual networks
- Azure Key Vault soft delete overview
- Virtual network service endpoints for Azure Key Vault
- Exercise - Configure Azure Key Vault recovery management with soft delete and purge protection
06Module 6: Connect an Azure SQL server using an Azure Private Endpoint using the Azure portal4 topics
- Azure Private Endpoint
- Azure Private Link
- Exercise - Deploy a virtual machine to test connectivity privately and securely to the SQL server across the private endpoint
- Knowledge check
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 December 2026 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 02 March 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 02 June 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 02 September 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic |
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What is the SC-5002 certification?
The SC-5002 certification focuses on securing Azure services and workloads using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards across different industries and regions.
Who should pursue the SC-5002 certification?
This certification is ideal for IT security professionals, compliance officers, cloud administrators, and cybersecurity analysts responsible for managing and securing Azure environments and ensuring regulatory compliance.
What are the prerequisites for the SC-5002 certification?
While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that candidates have a basic understanding of Azure services, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and regulatory compliance concepts.
What resources are available for post-certification support?
Post-certification, you can access various resources such as CounselTrain’s support community, official documentation, webinars, and advanced training sessions to stay updated with the latest features and best practices in Microsoft Defender for Cloud and regulatory compliance.
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