Azure Security Fundamentals: Protect Your Cloud Infrastructure

As organizations migrate to the cloud, securing cloud resources is more critical than ever. Understanding how to configure built-in security tools is the first step to preventing data breaches and unauthorized access. This text-based course guides you through the essential concepts of cloud security, focusing on the native security services available within Azure. You will transition from a beginner to a confident practitioner capable of securing virtual networks, managing identities, and monitoring threats. What you'll learn: Understand foundational cloud security principles, including the Zero Trust model and the shared responsibility model; Configure Defender for Cloud to monitor and improve your overall security posture; Set up Azure Firewall to protect your virtual network boundaries and control traffic; Explore Sentinel for cloud-native security information and event management; Apply security baselines to virtual machines through step-by-step configuration walkthroughs; Implement modern identity and access management practices to secure user access. The course starts with essential terminology and the core philosophy of cloud security before moving into detailed, written walkthroughs of specific security services. You will learn how to design, configure, and maintain a secure cloud environment step by step. This course is designed for IT beginners, system administrators, and cloud enthusiasts looking to build a strong foundation in cloud security, with no prior security experience required. Start building a safer, more resilient cloud infrastructure today.