Implement Platform Protection from Coursera

Are you a security engineer who wants to learn how to lock down the infrastructure and network resources running in your Azure environment? Then, Implement Platform Protection is the right course for you!

Throughout this course, you will explore perimeter security, network security, and host and containers security, along with various security components, tools, solutions, deployment methods, strategies, and services for protecting your Azure environment.

You’ll examine connecting networks via peering, implementing hub-and-spoke topology and distributed denial of service (DDoS ) protection, securing solutions with VPNs, traffic control with network virtual appliances (NVAs), and using Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) to prevent attacks.

Within the course, you’ll discover the ins and outs of defense in depth, endpoint protection host security, network client and server technology, privileged access, serverless compute, and virtual machines (VMs).

You’ll learn how to configure, deploy, enable, and manage various security solutions, including Azure App Service, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Bastion, Azure Container Instances, Azure Container Registry, Azure Defender, Azure Disk Encryption, Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall and Firewall Manager, Azure Front Door, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Private Link, Azure Security Benchmarks, and Azure Update Management.

This is the third course in a series of seven courses that will prepare you to succeed in the AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam.

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Perimeter Security

In this module, you will learn about some of the perimeter level security tools provided by Azure to help prevent attacks to your Azure solutions. You will explore the concepts of defense in depth and zero trust to secure Azure perimeter. You will learn about network security and firewalls and tools to strengthen network protection in Azure. Azure virtual network security and enabling and configuring a distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection implementation is also covered in this module. You will learn how to deploy Azure Firewall implementation and configure and deploy the Azure Firewall Manager. The module also covers how you can secure your solutions using VPNs, Network virtual appliances (NVAs), and the Azure network virtual appliances firewall architecture. Finally, you will learn how to configure VPN forced tunneling.

Network security

Network security is an integral part of a defense in depth strategy. In this module, you will learn how to deploy and configure network security groups, create application security groups, and enable service endpoints. You will learn how to configure service endpoint services, deploy private links, and integrate private endpoints with other services. You will gain an understanding of encrypting traffic with SSL by using Application Gateway and learn about the various components of an application gateway. The module also covers implementing an Azure application gateway, configuring back-end pools for encryption, and configuring Application Gateway listener for encryption. You will learn how to deploy a web application firewall. You will also learn how to configure and manage Azure front door to define, manage, and monitor the global routing for your web traffic by optimizing for best performance and instant global failover for high availability.

Host and container security

In this module, you will learn how to use Host security as part of your defense strategy. You will learn how to configure and manage Host security to keep application host machines secure and how to configure and deploy Endpoint Protection. You will learn how to deploy a privileged access strategy for devices and privileged workstations and secure access to your virtual machines. You will gain an appreciation of the practice of layered security. You will learn how to configure and manage security for Azure Container Instances (ACI). You will learn about the Azure Container Registry (ACR) and how to enable Azure Container Registry authentication. You will learn about security for serverless compute and Azure App service, and how Kubernetes deployments and Azure Kubernetes Service works. You will understand how to configure Azure Kubernetes Service networking and deploy Azure Kubernetes Service storage. You will also learn how to secure authentication to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Active Directory and manage access to AKS using Azure role-based access controls.

Project and graded assessment

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

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Security engineers wanting to learn how to protect Azure infrastructure and networks will find this course useful

Taught by instructors from Microsoft ensuring up-to-date and accurate security practices for Azure

Covers various security tools and components for Azure, providing a comprehensive approach to securing Azure environments

Hands-on labs and interactive materials reinforce learning and enhance skills

Part of a series of seven courses, ensuring a structured and detailed learning path for Azure security technologies

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

Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers build and maintain cloud security systems for a wide range of purposes. Implementing Platform Protection would give you hands-on experience with many of the tools and techniques that Cloud Security Engineers use. You will learn about some of the perimeter level security tools provided by Azure to help prevent attacks to your Azure solutions. You will also learn network security techniques and tools to strengthen network protection in Azure. After completing this course, you will have a strong foundation for a career as a Cloud Security Engineer.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers operate and maintain computer networks. This course will teach you network security fundamentals and tools to strengthen network protection in Azure. These skills will be vital to your success as a Network Security Engineer.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts defend computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Implementing Platform Protection will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the security tools, techniques, and best practices to protect computer networks and systems. This course is a must-have for anyone who wants to be a Cybersecurity Analyst.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Implementing Platform Protection would give you the skills and knowledge to design, implement, and maintain an effective information security program. With the skills you will learn in this course, you will be well on your way to a successful career as an Information Security Analyst.

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Security Auditor

Security Auditors assess the security of computer systems and networks. This course will teach you how to identify and mitigate security risks in Azure environments. With the knowledge you gain in this course, you will be able to help organizations improve their security posture and reduce their risk of a data breach.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants help organizations develop and implement security strategies and solutions. Implementing Platform Protection will help you build a strong foundation in security fundamentals and best practices. You will learn about the latest security threats and trends, and you will develop the skills to help organizations protect their data and systems. This course is a valuable asset for anyone who wants to be a Security Consultant.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security solutions for organizations. Implementing Platform Protection will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to design and implement effective security solutions for Azure environments. You will learn about the latest security threats and trends, and you will develop the skills to help organizations protect their data and systems. This course is a must-have for anyone who wants to be a Security Architect.

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IT Security Manager

IT Security Managers oversee the security of an organization's computer systems and networks. Implementing Platform Protection would give you the skills and knowledge to manage an IT security team and implement an effective security program. Completing this course will also help you prepare for the CISSP certification, which is a valuable credential for IT Security Managers.

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DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineers work with development and operations teams to integrate security into the software development process. Implementing Platform Protection will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to work effectively in a DevSecOps environment. You will learn about the latest security tools and techniques, and you will develop the skills to help teams build secure software.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions. Implementing Platform Protection will teach you about the security considerations for cloud computing environments. This course will help you build a strong foundation for a career as a Cloud Architect.

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Solution Architect

Solution Architects design and implement IT solutions for organizations. Implementing Platform Protection will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to design and implement secure IT solutions. This course will help you build a strong foundation for a career as a Solution Architect.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. Implementing Platform Protection will teach you about the security considerations for computer networks. This course will help you build a strong foundation for a career as a Network Engineer.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage computer systems and networks. Implementing Platform Protection will teach you about the security considerations for computer systems and networks. This course will help you build a strong foundation for a career as a Systems Administrator.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design and implement security solutions for organizations. Implementing Platform Protection will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to design and implement effective security solutions. This course is a must-have for anyone who wants to be a Security Engineer.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. Implementing Platform Protection will teach you about the security considerations for software applications. This course will help you build a strong foundation for a career as a Software Engineer.

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