Getting Started with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Who the course is for

This course is designed for:

• Cloud security engineers and architects working in Azure or multi-cloud environments
• Azure administrators responsible for security and seeking to implement CNAPP capabilities
• Security operations center (SOC) analysts
• DevOps and infrastructure teams responsible for cloud security
• Security consultants working with Microsoft technologies
• Anyone preparing for Azure-related security certifications or responsibilities

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand and activate Microsoft Defender for Cloud in Azure
• Apply Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
• Understand how Microsoft Defender for Cloud can be used to secure Azure VMs, containers (AKS), storage accounts, and networks
• Use secure score, policy initiatives, and compliance tracking for standards like NIST, CIS, and PCI DSS
• Configure just-in-time VM access, private links, and conditional access
• Automate threat remediation with Logic Apps and workflow automation
• Detect threats using security alerts, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel

Recommended Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Azure services and the Azure portal
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and terminology
• Experience with Azure subscriptions and resource management
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, network security groups)
• Basic knowledge of identity and access management concepts
• Experience with Azure CLI or PowerShell is helpful but not required
• General cybersecurity awareness and incident response concepts