What should l start with to learn security engineering as a beginner

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am a beginner who wants to learn security engineering but l don't know what to start with. Help please!

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Hi kid urban

Security engineering can seem overwhelming at first, but you can start with foundational concepts and then build your skills in specific areas. Based on your interest in Microsoft Entra ID and identity and access management (IAM).

Here’s a beginner-friendly roadmap to help you get started:

1.Start by getting to know the basic ideas of security. This means learning how to keep data safe, make sure it doesn’t get changed, and ensure it’s always available when you need it. These concepts are often referred to as Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

2.Understand how to manage user accounts and control access to resources using tools like Microsoft Entra ID, which is essential for identity and access management.

(Note: Microsoft Entra ID was previously called Azure Active Directory / Azure AD.)

3.Learn the difference between proving who you are (authentication) and what you're allowed to do (authorization), both of which are key in managing access.

4.Companies use role-based access control (RBAC) to give permissions based on job roles, ensuring that people only access what they need to do their jobs.

5.With more businesses using cloud services, it’s important to understand how to secure data and resources on platforms like Microsoft Azure.

6.Practice by setting up a free Azure account and consider getting a beginner certification like Microsoft Security Fundamentals to solidify your understanding.

Security engineering is a challenging but rewarding career path. Start with the fundamentals, build your practical skills, and stay curious about the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

During while completing the learning path / module, if you face any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to us, we will be glad to happy you.

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