Manage Security Operations from Coursera

Manage Security Operations, the sixth course in the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate program, equips you with vital skills to protect Azure resources and data, ensuring regulatory compliance. There are various tools available to manage security operations. You will learn to configure and manage Azure Monitor. You will also learn to enable and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud. In addition, you will configure and monitor Microsoft Sentinel.

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

- Configure and monitor metrics and logs in Azure Monitor.

- Manage applications by using Azure Monitor Application Insights.

- Create basic Azure Monitor log queries to extract information from log data.

- Enable Azure Monitor alerts.

- Configure properties for diagnostic logging.

- Implement, configure, and deploy Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

- Monitor your security status with Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

- Implement just-in-time VPN access to protect against brute-force attacks.

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Configure and manage Azure Monitor

In this module, you will learn how to use Azure monitor, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel to monitor your organization's services. You will explore how to use features of Azure Monitor logs that contain records that show when resources are created or modified. You will also learn to use a full-stack monitoring strategy to improve learner’s ability to identify and mitigate issues across all the layers of their applications and infrastructure to improve the customer experience. In addition, you will learn to configure and monitor metrics and logs and integrate Azure Monitor Application Insights with your applications. You will explore how to use Azure Monitor Application Insights to check the health of applications and resolve issues faster. You will also learn how to enable Log Analytics that helps you monitors cloud and on-premises environments to maintain availability and performance.

Enable and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud

In this module, you will learn how to implement and customize Microsoft Defender for Cloud and how to design and plan an effective Defender for Servers deployment. You will learn how to manage and implement security policies and recommendations to secure and harden your resources. You will explore the brute force attacks and how to implement Just-in-time VM access to protect from brute force attacks. You will also learn about malware threats and how to configure malware detection to protect computers and network from malware.

Configure and monitor Microsoft Sentinel

In this module, you will gain an understanding about Microsoft Sentinel and how it works. You will learn about how to enable Microsoft Sentinel for end-to-end security operations. You will learn how to transform or customize data at ingestion time in Microsoft Sentinel. You will learn to use Microsoft Sentinel for instant visualization and analysis of data. You will also learn to use Azure Monitor workbooks to visualize and monitor data. You will explore anomaly detection analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel. You will learn how to enable rules to create incidents. In addition, you will learn to create custom analytics rules to detect threats. You will learn how to map data fields to entities in Microsoft Sentinel. You will also learn to use playbooks together with automation rules to automate incident response and remediate security threats detected by Microsoft Sentinel. You will explore about how to investigate incidents with Microsoft Sentinel as well as use it to understand the scope and find the root cause of a potential security threat. In addition, you will learn how to use the threat modeling tool develop threat models as a backbone of your security process.

Project and graded assessment

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

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Teaches how to manage and customize Microsoft Defender for Cloud to detect threats and harden resources

Develops understanding about Microsoft Sentinel and its application in detecting and responding to security threats

Provides insights into designing and implementing an effective Defender for Servers deployment for enhanced security

Involves hands-on configuration and monitoring of Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel

Suitable for IT professionals seeking to strengthen their skills in managing Azure security operations

Part of a professional certificate program in Azure Security Engineer, offering a structured learning path for security practitioners

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 Manage Security Operations with these activities:

Review Azure fundamentals

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Understanding the fundamentals of Azure will help you better grasp the concepts in this course.

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Identify the core concepts and services of Azure.
Review the different types of Azure resources.
Practice creating and managing Azure resources.

Review networking and security concepts

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Refreshing your understanding of networking and security concepts will strengthen your foundation for managing security operations.

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Review basic networking concepts, such as IP addressing, routing, and firewalls
Review common security threats and vulnerabilities
Review security best practices for cloud environments

Join a study group focused on Azure Security

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Collaborating with peers will expose you to diverse perspectives and enhance your comprehension.

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Find a study group or create your own.
Meet regularly to discuss course concepts and work on projects together.
Share knowledge and resources with each other.

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Configure Azure Monitor alerts

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Practicing configuring Azure Monitor alerts will improve your understanding of how to monitor and respond to events in your Azure environment.

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Create an alert rule in the Azure portal
Configure the alert conditions
Define the alert actions
Test the alert rule

Enable Azure Defender for Cloud

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Following guided tutorials will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to enable and configure Azure Defender for Cloud, enhancing your understanding of cloud security.

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Follow the Microsoft documentation to enable Azure Defender for Cloud
Review the configuration options and customize as needed
Monitor the security recommendations provided by Azure Defender for Cloud

Practice configuring Azure Monitor

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Hands-on practice with Azure Monitor will enhance your understanding of its configuration and management.

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Create an Azure Monitor workspace.
Configure diagnostic logging for an Azure resource.
Create and manage Azure Monitor alerts.
Use Azure Monitor to troubleshoot issues with your Azure resources.

Implement a security operations plan

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Creating a security operations plan will challenge you to apply your knowledge of security operations tools and best practices to a real-world scenario.

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Identify the scope and objectives of your security operations plan
Define roles and responsibilities for security operations
Develop incident response procedures
Establish communication and escalation protocols
Test and iterate on your security operations plan

Create a blog post about Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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Writing about Microsoft Defender for Cloud will solidify your understanding of its capabilities and practical applications.

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Choose a specific aspect of Microsoft Defender for Cloud to focus on.
Research the topic thoroughly.
Write a clear and concise blog post that explains the topic.
Publish your blog post and share it with others.

Career center

Learners who complete Manage Security Operations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineers protect computer systems and networks from malicious attacks. The Manage Security Operations course will help you become a Cybersecurity Engineer by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. The Manage Security Operations course will help you become an Information Security Analyst by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers develop and implement security measures to protect cloud-based systems and data. The Manage Security Operations course will help you become a Cloud Security Engineer by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

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IT Security Manager

IT Security Managers plan, implement, and manage an organization's security policies and procedures. The Manage Security Operations course will help you become an IT Security Manager by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and analyze security data to identify and respond to threats. The Manage Security Operations course will help you become a Security Analyst by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders investigate and respond to security breaches and other security incidents. The Manage Security Operations course will help you become an Incident Responder by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

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Malware Analyst

Malware Analysts investigate and analyze malware to identify its capabilities and develop ways to protect against it. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Malware Analysts by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers assess the security of computer systems and networks by simulating attacks. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Penetration Testers by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor.

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Risk Analyst

Risk Analysts identify and assess risks to an organization's security. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Risk Analysts by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Microsoft Sentinel.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants advise organizations on how to improve their security posture. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Security Consultants by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Network Engineers by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Microsoft Sentinel.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve problems. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Data Scientists by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze security data.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Software Engineers by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to develop secure software.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage and maintain computer systems. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Systems Administrators by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Azure Monitor and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain databases. The Manage Security Operations course may be useful for Database Administrators by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to configure and manage security operations tools like Microsoft Sentinel.

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