Secure your Cloud Data from Coursera

Azure was designed for security and compliance. in this course, you will learn how to leverage the built-in services to store your app data securely to ensure that only authorized services and clients have access to it. This course will help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification.

This course will help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification. In this course, you will take a practice exam that covers key skills measured in the exam. This is the fifth course in a program of 8 courses to help prepare you to take the exam.

This course is part of a Specialization intended for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in all phases of cloud development from requirements, definition, and design; to development, deployment, and maintenance; to performance tuning and monitoring. It is ideal for anyone interested in preparing for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam. By the end of this program you will be ready to take and sign-up for the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.

What's inside

Syllabus

Protect workloads in Microsoft Azure

In this module, you'll learn about some of the security tools that can help keep your infrastructure and data safe when you work in the cloud. This module is the start of your journey into the world of application security, with the top five defenses for web applications. You will learn how to secure your web applications on Azure and protect your apps against the most common and dangerous web application attacks.

Protect data and accounts in Microsoft Azure

In this module, you will learn how to set up policies to classify, retain, and protect your cloud-based data. You will see how Azure Storage provides multilayered security to protect your data. Find out how to use access keys, to secure networks, and to use Advanced Threat Protection to proactively monitor your system. You will also look at how Azure Key Vault provides a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it's being stored.

Secure resources in Microsoft Azure

Storing and handling secrets, encryption keys, and certificates directly is risky, and every usage introduces the possibility of unintentional data exposure. In this module, you will learn how to use Azure Key Vault to provide a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it's being stored. You will also learn how to learn how to use Azure RBAC to manage access to resources in Azure.

Secure your Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Database is a great service for the storage of relational data, and there are a number of built-in capabilities you can use to ensure your data is secure and practice defense in depth. In this module, you will look at ways to secure your SQL database by configuring the database firewall, securing access, encrypting communication, and other techniques for database security. With this layered approach, you can help ensure your data is secure.

Practice exam

In this module, you will take a practice exam that covers key skills measured in the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Addresses industry standards for data storage security, ensuring compliance and best practices

Builds a solid foundation for preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification, providing a focused path for professional development

Focuses on securing Azure workloads, data, accounts, resources, and your SQL Database, providing a comprehensive approach to cloud security

May require prior knowledge or experience in cloud computing or Azure services for optimal comprehension

Taught by Microsoft instructors, offering direct access to industry expertise and insights

Part of a comprehensive Specialization program for Azure Developer Associate certification, providing a structured learning path

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 Cloud Data with these activities:

Follow Azure Security Tutorial Series

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Enhance your understanding of Azure security concepts and practices by following step-by-step tutorials provided by Microsoft.

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Locate and access the Azure Security Tutorial Series
Follow the instructions and complete the exercises in each tutorial

Join an Azure Security Study Group

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Engage with fellow learners by joining an Azure Security study group, fostering discussion and knowledge sharing to enhance your understanding.

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Find and join an online or local Azure Security study group
Participate in discussions, share insights, and collaborate on projects

Attend an Azure Security Workshop

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Immerse yourself in a hands-on Azure Security workshop led by industry experts, gaining practical experience and insights from real-world scenarios.

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Identify and register for an Azure Security workshop hosted by Microsoft
Attend the workshop, participate in exercises, and engage with experts

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Configure Azure Security Policies Using Azure CLI

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Deepen your hands-on skills by configuring Azure security policies using Azure CLI commands, reinforcing your practical knowledge.

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Set up Azure CLI and authenticate to your Azure account
Create and manage security policies using Azure CLI commands
Experiment with different policy settings to observe the impact on security

Contribute to Azure Security Center GitHub Projects

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Expand your contributions and gain practical experience by contributing to Azure Security Center GitHub projects, helping enhance the platform and community.

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Find an open-source Azure Security Center project on GitHub
Review the project's documentation and identify an area to contribute
Create a pull request with your contribution

Design a Secure Architecture for a Sample Application

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Solidify your understanding of security principles by designing a secure architecture for a sample application, ensuring the integrity and protection of data.

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Identify the security requirements for the sample application
Design a secure architecture that meets the requirements
Document your design and share it with others for feedback

Build a Simple Web Application with Azure Security Best Practices

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Apply your learnings by building a web application from scratch, implementing Azure security best practices to ensure the protection of data and resources.

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Design the application architecture with security in mind
Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
Configure Azure Security Center to monitor and protect the application

Career center

Learners who complete Secure your Cloud Data will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Security Analyst

Data Security Analysts protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills analysts need to succeed in this field. It covers topics such as data classification, access control, and data encryption. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, analysts can help protect their organizations from data breaches and other security threats.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for securing cloud-based systems and data. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course teaches the skills engineers need to protect their company's cloud data and workloads. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. Taking this course can help build a foundation for a successful career in cloud security engineering.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect their organization's computer networks and systems. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build a strong foundation for a career in cybersecurity. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, analysts can help protect their organizations from cyberattacks.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers plan and implement security measures to protect their organization's information assets. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills managers need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, managers can help protect their organizations from security breaches and other threats.

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IT Security Consultant

IT Security Consultants help organizations plan and implement security measures to protect their IT systems and data. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills consultants need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, consultants can help their clients protect their organizations from security breaches and other threats.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They help to ensure that software is developed and deployed securely. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills DevOps Engineers need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, DevOps Engineers can help their organizations develop and deploy software more securely.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, build, and maintain the networks that connect an organization's computers and devices. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based networks are protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Network Engineers need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Network Engineers can help their organizations design and build secure cloud-based networks.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and analyze security data to identify threats and vulnerabilities. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based systems are protected. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Security Analysts need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Security Analysts can help their organizations identify and mitigate security threats.

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Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineers design, build, and maintain the physical and virtual infrastructure that supports an organization's IT systems. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based infrastructure is protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Infrastructure Engineers need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Infrastructure Engineers can help their organizations design and build secure cloud-based infrastructure.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based data is protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Data Scientists need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Data Scientists can help their organizations protect their data from security breaches.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills engineers need to develop secure software applications. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, engineers can help develop software that is less vulnerable to security breaches.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain the databases that store an organization's data. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based databases are protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Database Administrators need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Database Administrators can help their organizations protect their data from security breaches.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and build cloud-based systems. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their systems are protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Cloud Architects need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Cloud Architects can help their organizations design and build secure cloud-based systems.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based business processes are protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can help build the skills Business Analysts need to succeed in this field. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Business Analysts can help their organizations protect their business processes from security breaches.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. They need to have a strong understanding of cloud security to ensure that their organization's cloud-based projects are protected from threats. The Microsoft Secure your Cloud Data course can may be useful for Project Managers who want to learn more about cloud security. It covers key security concepts, such as encryption, access control, and threat detection. By understanding how to secure data in the cloud, Project Managers can help their organizations protect their projects from security breaches.

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