Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) Certification Training
Implement security controls, manage identity and protect Azure workloads, with an honest view of the AZ-500 retirement
- Duration
- Live batches
- Format
- Live online
- Modules
- 9 modules
- Certificate
- On completion
- ✓Live online instructor-led training in scheduled batches
- ✓Four AZ-500 skill areas: identity and access, networking, compute/storage/databases, and security operations
- ✓Hands-on with Microsoft Entra, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault and Azure Firewall
- ✓Security posture management and threat protection labs
- ✓Guidance on Microsoft's replacement exam SC-500
- ✓Scenario-based practice and a final review
About the course
What this course covers
Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) certified that you could implement, manage and monitor security for Azure, multi-cloud and hybrid resources. Microsoft's own certification page states that the Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, its exam and its renewal assessments retired on 31 August 2026, and that it can no longer be earned or renewed. Microsoft sources name SC-500, Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate, as the replacement; it is not a like-for-like swap, so confirm its current outline on Microsoft Learn.
The skills remain highly relevant. This course follows the AZ-500 skill areas as Microsoft last described them: secure identity and access, secure networking, secure compute, storage and databases, and secure Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel. You will configure Microsoft Entra ID protections, Privileged Identity Management, network security groups, Azure Firewall and private endpoints, encryption with Key Vault, and detection and response with Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
Because the exam you sit is your own decision, we show you how to read the current Microsoft certification pages. Delivery is live, instructor-led and online.
Who should attend
- ● Azure administrators who must secure what they run
- ● Cloud security engineers and analysts
- ● Security operations (SOC) team members using Microsoft security tools
- ● Compliance and risk staff reviewing Azure environments
- ● Network and system engineers moving into cloud security
Prerequisites
Key skills
Skills you will walk away with
Identity security
Configure Entra ID protections, conditional access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management and access reviews.
Application identity
Use app registrations, managed identities and workload identities securely.
Network security
Apply NSGs, Azure Firewall, DDoS protection, WAF, private endpoints and Bastion.
Compute security
Harden VMs, containers and AKS clusters with updates, endpoint protection and policies.
Storage and database security
Use encryption, access controls, auditing and advanced threat protection for data services.
Key and secret management
Manage keys, secrets and certificates in Azure Key Vault.
Curriculum
Module-by-module syllabus
9 modules · 36 topics
1Module 1: Azure Security Foundations4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Understand the threat landscape and shared responsibility.
- ▸ Zero Trust principles
- ▸ Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark
- ▸ Azure governance for security
- ▸ Lab environment setup
2Module 2: Secure Identity and Access4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Protect identities.
- ▸ Microsoft Entra ID security features
- ▸ Conditional access and MFA
Schedules
Upcoming live batches
Enroll now and choose your batch dates
Send an enquiry and we'll reserve your seat in the next batch.
Certification
How you get certified
Microsoft
AZ-500 has been retired (31 August 2026). Microsoft names SC-500: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate as its replacement
- Format
- Proctored exam (AZ-500 skill areas were: secure identity and access, secure networking, secure compute/storage/databases, and security operations with Defender for Cloud and Sentinel). Confirm the SC-500 outline on Microsoft Learn
- Questions
- See the current figure on the official site
- Duration
- See the current figure on the official site
- Passing score
- See the current figure on the official site
- Exam fee
- See the current figure on the official site
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored
- Validity & renewal
- See the current figure on the official site
Career outcomes
Roles this opens up
Cloud Security Engineer (Azure)
₹9–22 LPA (approx.)Implements and maintains security controls on Azure.
Security Analyst (SOC, Microsoft stack)
₹5–12 LPA (approx.)Monitors and responds to alerts in Defender and Sentinel.
Azure Administrator with security focus
₹6–15 LPA (approx.)Runs Azure environments with security responsibility.
Compliance / Governance Analyst
₹6–14 LPA (approx.)Checks controls against policy and regulation.
Salary ranges are approximate figures for India and vary by city, company and experience.
Why this certification is worth it
Practical security skills
Labs focus on configuring real Azure security tools.
Why Assure Success
Learn it once, pass it once
Trainers from the field
Every session is led by a practitioner who uses this material at work.
Batches that fit your week
Weekday and weekend batches in IST, scheduled for working professionals.
Exam-style practice
Practice questions and, where available, a full simulator free with the course.
Exam voucher help
Discounted vouchers and step-by-step help booking your exam.
Human support
WhatsApp support Mon–Sat, 9 AM–8 PM IST — a person answers.
Pay your way
UPI, cards, netbanking and EMI in India; international cards accepted.
FAQs
Questions learners ask us
Q.Is AZ-500 still available?
No. Microsoft's certification page states that the Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, exam and renewal assessments retired on 31 August 2026.
Q.What should I take instead?
Microsoft sources name SC-500 (Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate) as the replacement. Check Microsoft Learn for its current requirements before booking.
Q.Will this course still be useful?
Yes. Entra ID protection, network security, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel are core skills for Azure security jobs.
Q.If I already hold AZ-500, what happens?
Microsoft says retirement does not invalidate certifications already earned, but it can no longer be renewed. Check your Microsoft Learn transcript.
Q.Do I need to know KQL?
No, we teach the basics needed for Sentinel queries.
Q.Are free Azure trial credits enough?
Many labs fit in trial credits or small costs, but Defender and Sentinel have costs after trial limits. We explain which to enable and disable.
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Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) Certification Training