As the Azure security engineer, you implement, manage, and monitor security for resources in Azure, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments as part of an end-to-end infrastructure. You recommend security components and configurations to protect the following:
- Identity and access
- Data
- Applications
- Networks
Your responsibilities as an Azure security engineer include:
- Managing the security posture.
- Identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.
- Performing threat modelling.
- Implementing threat protection.
You may also participate in responding to security incidents. As an Azure security engineer, you work with architects, administrators, and developers to plan and implement solutions that meet security and compliance requirements.
You should have:
- Practical experience in administration of Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
- Strong familiarity with compute, network, and storage in Azure and Microsoft Entra.
You may be eligible for ACE college credit if you pass this certification. See ACE college credit for certification exams for details.
Important
The English language version of this certification will be updated on April 30, 2024. Review the study guide linked in the Certification resources section for details about upcoming changes.
Note
Microsoft 365 Defender portal has been renamed to Microsoft Defender portal. This change will appear on the exam in late April.