MCA Microsoft Certified Associate Azure Security Engineer Study Guide

MCA Microsoft Certified Associate Azure Security Engineer Study Guide

by Shimon Brathwaite
Released November 2022
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119870371

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Book description

Prepare for the MCA Azure Security Engineer certification exam faster and smarter with help from Sybex

In the MCA Microsoft Certified Associate Azure Security Engineer Study Guide: Exam AZ-500, cybersecurity veteran Shimon Brathwaite walks you through every step you need to take to prepare for the MCA Azure Security Engineer certification exam and a career in Azure cybersecurity. You’ll find coverage of every domain competency tested by the exam, including identity management and access, platform protection implementation, security operations management, and data and application security.

You’ll learn to maintain the security posture of an Azure environment, implement threat protection, and respond to security incident escalations. Readers will also find:

  • Efficient and accurate coverage of every topic necessary to succeed on the MCA Azure Security Engineer exam
  • Robust discussions of all the skills you need to hit the ground running at your first—or next—Azure cybersecurity job
  • Complementary access to online study tools, including hundreds of bonus practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary

The MCA Azure Security Engineer AZ-500 exam is a challenging barrier to certification. But you can prepare confidently and quickly with this latest expert resource from Sybex. It’s ideal for anyone preparing for the AZ-500 exam or seeking to step into their next role as an Azure security engineer.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. About the Author
  6. About the Technical Editor
  7. Introduction
    1. What Does This Book Cover?
    2. Who Should Read  This Book
    3. Study Guide Features
    4. Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
    5. Additional Resources
    6. MCA Azure Security Engineer Study Guide Exam Objectives
    7. Objective Map
    8. How to Contact Wiley or the Author
    9. Assessment Test
    10. Answers to Assessment Test
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Azure
    1. What Is Microsoft Azure?
    2. Cloud Environment Security Objectives
    3. Common Security Issues
    4. The AAAs of Access Management
    5. Encryption
    6. Network Segmentation
    7. Cybersecurity Considerations for the Cloud Environment
    8. Major Cybersecurity Threats
    9. Summary
    10. Exam Essentials
    11. Review Questions
  9. Chapter 2: Managing Identity and Access in Microsoft Azure
    1. Identity and Access Management
    2. IAM in the Microsoft Azure Platform
    3. Managing Application Access
    4. Managing Access Control
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Review Questions
  10. Chapter 3: Implementing Platform Protections
    1. Implementing Advanced Network Security
    2. Configuring Enhanced Security for Compute
    3. Exam Essentials
    4. Review Questions
  11. Chapter 4: Managing Security Operations
    1. Configure Centralized Policy Management
    2. Configuring and Managing Threat Protection
    3. Configuring and Managing Security Monitoring Solutions
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  12. Chapter 5: Securing Data and Applications
    1. Configuring Security for Storage in Azure
    2. Summary
    3. Exam Essentials
    4. Review Questions
  13. Appendix A: An Azure Security Tools Overview
    1. Chapter 2, “Managing Identity and Access on Microsoft Azure”
    2. Chapter 3, “Implementing Platform Protections”
    3. Chapter 4, “Managing Security Operations”
    4. Chapter 5, “Securing Data and Applications”
  14. Appendix B: Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Azure
    2. Chapter 2: Managing Identity and Access in Microsoft Azure
    3. Chapter 3: Implementing Platform Protections
    4. Chapter 4: Managing Security Operations
    5. Chapter 5: Securing Data and Applications
  15. Index
  16. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: MCA Microsoft Certified Associate Azure Security Engineer Study Guide
  • Author(s): Shimon Brathwaite
  • Release date: November 2022
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119870371