Secure Your Applications from Coursera

Microsoft Azure provides a comprehensive suite of security tools and services to help you safeguard your organization's data and applications. Secure Your Applications is the right course for you if you want to become an Azure security engineer.

In this course, you will learn how Azure Key Vault helps to safeguard cryptographic keys and secrets that cloud applications and services use using defense in depth strategy.

You will get acquainted with practice on how to create and manage access to secrets, certificates, and keys.

This course will thoroughly give you knowledge about the Microsoft identity platform, which enables you to configure and keep track of secure access to an application. You will also understand the important factors while developing web apps using user sign in, API calls, daemon, and noninteractive apps.

You will have the chance to learn about app registration and the various permissions that the Microsoft identity platform supports. You will also learn to set up an app registration, build an Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) tenant, and register an application with App registrations.

In this course, you will explore Microsoft Graph services and learn to configure Microsoft Graph permissions. You will gain an understanding of managed identities in detail. You will also learn to configure and deploy web app certificates.

This is the fourth course in a series of seven courses that will prepare you to succeed in the AZ-500 exam.

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Azure Key Vault

Azure Key Vault is a centralized cloud service for storing application secrets such as encryption keys, certificates, and server-side tokens. In this module, you will learn about the guidelines for using Azure Key Vault, configuring Key Vault access, and managing access to secrets, certificates, and keys. You will also gain an understanding about Key Vault safety and recovery features and Azure Hardware Security Module.

Application security with the Microsoft identity platform

The Microsoft identity platform helps you build applications your users and customers can sign in to using their Microsoft identities or social accounts. In this module, you will learn how to configure and monitor secure access to an application with Microsoft Identity Platform. You will learn how to use Azure AD with single-page applications. You will gain an understanding about key considerations for web apps that sign in users and call APIs and with Daemon and non-interactive apps.

Application security with Azure AD and other Microsoft tools

In this module, you will learn about app registration and the different types of permissions supported by Microsoft identity platform. You will learn how to register an application with App Registration, create an Azure AD tenant, and configure an app registration. You will explore Microsoft Graph services and learn how to configure Microsoft Graph permissions. You will gain an understanding of managed identities and how to configure and enable managed identities. You will also learn how to configure and deploy web app certificates.

Project and graded assessment

In this module, you will attempt a course-level ungraded project and graded assessment.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides hands-on practice with foundational security concepts and tools in Azure

Covers essential aspects of Azure Key Vault for safeguarding sensitive data

Delves into the Microsoft identity platform for secure access management

Develops skills in app registration, permissions configuration, and managed identities

Provides a comprehensive understanding of Azure security solutions for safeguarding applications and data

Guided by Microsoft instructors with expertise in Azure security

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Secure Your Applications with these activities:

Review Azure Security Fundamentals

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Revisit the principles and concepts of Azure security to enhance your understanding of the topics covered in this course.

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Review documentation and articles on Azure Security Fundamentals.
Take a quiz or assessment to test your knowledge.

Key Vault Drills

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Practice using the Azure Key Vault CLI commands to create secrets and access them.

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Create a secret in Key Vault.
Retrieve and use a secret from Key Vault.
Set permissions for accessing a secret.

Microsoft Identity Platform Tutorial

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Step-by-step guidance on configuring and securing your application with the Microsoft Identity Platform.

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Create an Azure AD tenant.
Register an application with Microsoft Identity Platform.
Configure an application to use Microsoft Identity Platform.

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Attend Azure Security Webinars

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Attend industry-led webinars to learn about the latest Azure security trends and best practices.

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Identify and register for relevant webinars.
Attend the webinars and take notes on key takeaways.

Read "Applied Cryptography" by Bruce Schneier

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Build a conceptual foundation in cryptography to enhance comprehension of key encryption and storage concepts used in Azure Key Vault.

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Acquire the book through purchase or online platforms.
Allocate dedicated time slots for reading and comprehension.
Take notes and highlight important concepts.
Summarize key takeaways and how they relate to Azure Key Vault.

Lead a study group or tutoring session on Azure security

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Strengthen your understanding of Azure security concepts while supporting fellow learners through group study or one-on-one tutoring.

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Offer your services as a mentor or tutor.
Create a study schedule and set clear goals.
Facilitate discussions, answer questions, and provide guidance.
Provide encouragement and support to learners.
Reflect on your own understanding and identify areas for improvement.

Configure Conditional Access for Microsoft 365

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Reinforce your understanding of app registration and Microsoft identity platform by implementing conditional access policies for Microsoft 365 applications.

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Access Azure Active Directory admin center.
Create a new conditional access policy.
Configure conditions and grant access.
Test and fine-tune the policy.

Contribute to an open-source security project

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the security community by collaborating on open-source security projects.

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Identify a relevant open-source security project.
Review the project documentation and codebase.
Identify a specific contribution you can make.
Create a pull request with your contribution.
Collaborate with other contributors and maintainers to refine and merge your changes.

Build a React application with Azure AD authentication

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Gain practical experience in integrating user authentication with web applications using Azure AD and React.

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Set up a React development environment.
Create a new React project.
Implement Azure AD authentication using the recommended library.
Test the application and troubleshoot any issues.
Deploy the application to a cloud platform or hosting service.

Security Best Practices Blog Post

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Write a blog post on secure development and operations practices for Azure applications based on what you learned in this course.

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Identify key security vulnerabilities in Azure applications.
Propose solutions to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.
Write a blog post summarizing your findings and recommendations.

Design a security plan for a small business

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Apply knowledge of security measures and best practices to create a comprehensive security plan tailored for a small business.

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Gather information about the business, industry, and regulatory requirements.
Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Develop a plan for prevention, detection, and response.
Implement the security plan and monitor its effectiveness.
Communicate the security plan to stakeholders and train employees.

Contribute to the Azure Identity Library

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Make a valuable contribution to the open-source community by reporting issues, suggesting enhancements, or writing code to improve the library.

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Identify an area of the Azure Identity Library that you would like to contribute to.
Fork the repository and make your changes.
Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.

Career center

Learners who complete Secure Your Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Identity & Access Management Engineer

With an identity and access management engineer role, you will manage and secure access to systems, applications, and data. You will implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and other Microsoft identity platform services. This course can help you build a foundation in Azure Key Vault and the Microsoft identity platform, which are essential technologies for IAM engineers. You will learn how to create and manage access to secrets, certificates, and keys, as well as how to configure and monitor secure access to applications.

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Security Engineer

In a role as a security engineer, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining an organization's security infrastructure. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this role, including how to create and manage access to secrets, certificates, and keys, as well as how to configure and monitor secure access to applications.

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Cloud Security Architect

As a cloud security architect, you will design and implement security solutions for cloud-based applications and data. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this role, including how to create and manage access to secrets, certificates, and keys, as well as how to configure and monitor secure access to applications.

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Application Security Engineer

An application security engineer is responsible for securing applications from vulnerabilities and attacks. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this role, including how to create and manage access to secrets, certificates, and keys, as well as how to configure and monitor secure access to applications.

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Software Engineer

A software engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Network Engineer

A network engineer designs, implements, and maintains computer networks. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Systems Administrator

A systems administrator is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Database Administrator

A database administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Security Analyst

A security analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security events. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Risk Analyst

A risk analyst is responsible for identifying and assessing risks to an organization. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Compliance Officer

A compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with applicable laws and regulations. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Auditor

An auditor is responsible for reviewing and assessing an organization's financial records and operations. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Consultant

A consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on a variety of topics, including security. You will work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. This course may be useful for you if you want to learn more about how to secure applications.

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Teacher

A teacher is responsible for educating students in a variety of subjects, including computer science. You may work with Azure Key Vault and other Microsoft identity platform services to protect data and applications from unauthorized access. However, this course is likely not relevant to your role.

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