Identity Protection and Governance  from Coursera

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

In this course, you will learn how to protect identities in Azure AD, the core principles of enterprise governance, and Azure role-based access control (RBAC).

You will get acquainted with Conditional Access, multifactor authentication (MFA), and other capabilities. You will learn how to plan and configure privilege identity management (PIM). You will also learn how to manage, assign, activate, and approve requests for a privileged access group. You will explore how to investigate and remediate risks.

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the shared responsibility model. You will learn to create policies and configure and deploy access to services using RBAC. You will see how to configure the built-in roles in Azure to control access to Azure resources. Finally, you will learn to monitor, maintain, and protect resources.

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

What's inside

Syllabus

Identity protection and governance

In this module, you will learn how to protect identities in Azure AD using Conditional Access, multifactor authentication (MFA), access reviews, and other capabilities. You will learn how to plan and configure privilege identity management (PIM) for roles and resources. You will also learn how to manage, assign, activate, and approve requests for a privileged access group. You will also learn how to investigate and remediate risks detected by Azure AD Identity Protection.

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Teaches concepts and tools for developing software in the cloud

Covers topics that are relevant to IT professionals who wish to become an Azure security engineer

Introduces students to concepts such as Azure role-based access control (RBAC), Conditional Access, and multifactor authentication (MFA)

Exposes learners to Azure AD Identity Protection and its capabilities

Provides hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure AD and Azure RBAC

Examines key aspects of enterprise governance and the shared responsibility model

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Azure identity protection and governance essentials

According to learners, this course offers a solid foundation in Azure Identity Protection and Governance, making it highly beneficial for those preparing for the AZ-500 exam. Students particularly appreciate the clear explanations of complex topics like Conditional Access, MFA, and RBAC, alongside practical hands-on activities. Many found the content comprehensive and up-to-date, directly mapping to the exam objectives. While largely positive, some learners noted that a basic understanding of Azure AD is helpful to fully grasp the pace and depth of the material. The course is described as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring Azure security engineers.

Provides valuable practical experience with Azure tools.

"The labs were incredibly helpful, allowing me to apply what I learned immediately."

"I really enjoyed the practical demonstrations; they solidified my understanding of Conditional Access."

"Getting hands-on with Azure AD Identity Protection features was the best part for me."

Simplifies complex Azure security concepts.

"The instructor explained complex topics like PIM and RBAC in a very clear and understandable way."

"I appreciated how well the concepts were broken down, making them easy to digest."

"Lectures were well-paced and articulate, clarifying many areas I previously struggled with."

Excellent resource for AZ-500 certification.

"This course was invaluable for my AZ-500 studies, covering all the key identity topics."

"The modules directly aligned with the exam objectives, making it a highly effective study resource."

"Helped me understand the core concepts needed to succeed in the Azure Security Engineer exam."

Benefits learners with existing Azure AD familiarity.

"While excellent, I felt it moved quite fast at times if you're completely new to Azure AD concepts."

"Having some prior experience with Azure Active Directory would definitely make this course easier to follow."

"I struggled a bit without a strong Azure AD background, but still gained significant insights."

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 Identity Protection and Governance  with these activities:

Review Identity Protection and Governance

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Start by reviewing the core concepts of Identity Protection and Governance, including Conditional Access and multifactor authentication (MFA), to strengthen your foundation for this course.

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Review Azure AD documentation on Identity Protection and Governance
Explore Conditional Access policies and configurations
Set up and test multifactor authentication (MFA)

Organize Course Materials

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Compile and review all the critical course materials to strengthen your understanding of the concepts covered in the course, ensuring a solid foundation for success.

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Gather lecture notes, slides, and handouts
Review course readings and assignments
Create a study plan or outline

Participate in Study Groups or Discussion Forums

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Join study groups or participate in discussion forums to connect with other learners, share knowledge, and deepen your understanding of the course material.

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Identify and join relevant study groups or discussion forums
Contribute to discussions and ask clarifying questions
Engage with other learners and share your perspectives

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Explore Azure Security Best Practices

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Follow tutorials and explore resources on Azure Security Best Practices, expanding your knowledge and ensuring you're implementing industry-standard security measures in your solutions.

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Review Microsoft's Azure Security Best Practices documentation
Explore Azure security-related whitepapers and case studies
Attend webinars or online workshops on Azure security

Implement a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Solution

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Start a project where you implement a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution, practically applying the concepts you're learning to enhance your skills in securing access to resources.

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Plan and design the MFA solution
Configure MFA settings and policies
Test and monitor the MFA solution

Configure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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Practice configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to enhance your hands-on experience and solidify your understanding of access management in Azure.

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Create and assign Azure roles to users
Configure custom roles and permissions
Test and verify RBAC assignments

Implement a Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Solution

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Start a project where you implement a Privileged Identity Management (PIM) solution to enhance your practical skills in managing and controlling privileged access.

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Plan and design the PIM solution
Configure PIM policies and settings
Monitor and manage privileged access requests

Design an Azure Identity and Access Management Plan

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Create a comprehensive plan that outlines your approach to identity and access management in Azure, reinforcing your understanding of enterprise governance principles.

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Analyze current identity and access requirements
Design and document the IAM plan
Share and implement the IAM plan

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Learners who complete Identity Protection and Governance  will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

An IAM Engineer designs and implements identity and access management solutions for organizations. This course may be useful for an IAM Engineer because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and risk management.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

A CISO is responsible for the overall security of an organization. This course may be useful for a CISO because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, risk management, and security auditing.

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Cloud Security Architect

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Privacy Manager

A Privacy Manager is responsible for protecting the privacy of an organization's data. This course may be useful for a Privacy Manager because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, security configuration, and risk management.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

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Security Manager

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Data Protection Officer (DPO)

A DPO is responsible for protecting the personal data of an organization. This course may be useful for a DPO because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, security configuration, and risk management.

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Security Consultant

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Compliance Manager

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security systems for organizations. This course may be useful for a Security Engineer because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, security configuration, and risk management.

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IT Auditor

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Network Security Engineer

A Network Security Engineer designs and implements security solutions for networks. This course may be useful for a Network Security Engineer because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, security configuration, and risk management.

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Information Security Analyst

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Software Security Engineer

A Software Security Engineer designs and implements security solutions for software applications. This course may be useful for a Software Security Engineer because it covers topics such as identity protection and governance, security configuration, and risk management.

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Security Architect

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