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Getting Started with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

This course covers Microsoft Defender for Cloud, a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) that provides security posture management and workload protection for Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises environments. You'll learn to configure security policies, implement compliance frameworks like NIST 800-53, protect various workloads including VMs, containers, and storage accounts, and automate incident response using Logic Apps and workflow automation.

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Chad · June 19, 2025

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