Azure: Identity and Access Management from Coursera

Azure: Identity and Access Management Course is the first course of the Exam Prep AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Specialization. This course is designed to describe the basics of Azure Security related to using multiple Azure services.

This course includes an overview of Managing identities in Azure AD, Managing authentication and authorization by using Azure AD, and management of application access in Azure AD. This course is divided into two modules and Lessons and Video Lectures further segment each module.

This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00 - 4:00 Hours of Video lectures that provide both theory and hands-on knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module to test the ability of learners.

By the end of this course, you will be able to learn Identity, Authorization & Authentication with Access Management in Azure AD

This course is mainly for Security Engineers, Architects, Cloud Engineers, Analysts, and Developers.

To be successful in this course, you should have a background in Azure AD, Authentication, and Authorization of Identity and Access Management.

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Microsoft Entra: Identity Management

Welcome to Week 1 of the Course. This week, we’ll explore the basic course introduction and Microsoft Entra Directory Services. We will also explore the concepts of Application access in Microsoft Entra ID. By the end of the course, we'll learn how to analyze the concepts of Managing identities in Microsoft Entra ID.

Microsoft Entra: Authentication & Authorization with Access Management

Welcome to Week 2 of the Azure: Identity and Access Management Course. This week, we’ll explore the concepts of Protection Services and Authentication and Authorization in Microsoft Entra ID. By the end of this course, we will be able to learn how to Implement Access Management in Azure.

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Suitable for Azure Security Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Analysts, and Developers who need knowledge of Azure Access Management

Involves Microsoft Entra Identity Management and Authentication and Authorization with Access Management

Beginners with knowledge of Azure AD and Authentication and Authorization will find this course useful

Teaches Identity, Authorization & Authentication with Access Management in Azure AD, an industry-standard practice

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 Azure: Identity and Access Management with these activities:

Review Azure AD Authentication and Authorization Concepts

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Work through online documentation to refresh core concepts of Azure AD authentication and authorization before course begins.

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Read documentation
Practice with sample code

Review authentication and authorization concepts

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Review the essential concepts of authentication and authorization to refresh your knowledge and strengthen your understanding for this course.

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Familiarize yourself with the basics of authentication, including types of authentication and common protocols.
Review different authorization models, their advantages, and disadvantages.
Understand the concepts of user identity, roles, and permissions.

Create a Resource Directory of Azure Identity and Access Management

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Compile a comprehensive resource directory of relevant Azure Identity and Access Management topics.

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Gather resources and tools
Organize resources
Create documentation

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Participate in Azure AD Discussion Forums

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Engage in discussions with peers to clarify concepts and share knowledge related to Azure AD.

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Join discussion forums
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Mentor Junior Azure Security Engineers

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Provide guidance and support to junior Azure Security Engineers to reinforce your own understanding and solidify core concepts.

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Identify a mentee
Provide mentorship

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Learners who complete Azure: Identity and Access Management will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

An Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for managing and securing access to cloud-based resources. This includes creating and managing user accounts, as well as implementing and maintaining security policies. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will provide a solid foundation for an IAM Engineer who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for the security of cloud-based systems. This includes implementing and maintaining security measures, as well as responding to security incidents. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a Cloud Security Engineer who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Cloud Security Architect

A Cloud Security Architect works to design and implement security measures for cloud-based systems. This typically includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a Cloud Security Architect who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security data to identify and mitigate security threats. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to identify and respond to security incidents. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a Security Analyst who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Security Consultant

A Security Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to help organizations implement and maintain security measures. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a Security Consultant who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

A Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to identify and mitigate security threats. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a SOC Analyst who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Security Manager

A Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the security of an organization's IT systems and infrastructure. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to implement and maintain security measures. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a Security Manager who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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System Administrator

A System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems and networks. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to provision and manage resources. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management will be useful to a System Administrator who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify trends and patterns. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to store and process data. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to a Data Scientist who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to develop and deploy applications. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to a Software Engineer who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business needs and developing solutions to meet those needs. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to develop and implement business solutions. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to a Business Analyst who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for assessing and mitigating security risks to an organization's IT systems and infrastructure. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to identify and respond to security threats. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to an Information Security Analyst who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to provision and manage resources for development and production environments. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to a DevOps Engineer who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to provision and manage project resources. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to a Project Manager who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. This includes working with cloud platforms such as Azure to provision and manage network resources. This course's focus on Azure: Identity and Access Management may be useful to a Network Engineer who is looking to work with or specialize in Azure.

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