Azure Security: Compute, Storage, and Databases

Protecting cloud resources from unauthorized access and threats is critical for any organization. This course provides a foundational understanding of securing core services within the Azure cloud environment. By the end of this course, you will understand key security concepts and best practices for Azure compute, storage, and database services, enabling you to build and maintain a more secure cloud infrastructure. You will gain the knowledge to identify vulnerabilities and apply appropriate protection mechanisms. What you'll learn: * Understand core security principles and shared responsibility in the cloud * Configure robust identity and access management (IAM) for Azure resources * Implement network security controls to protect Azure compute services * Secure data at rest and in transit within Azure storage accounts * Apply security best practices for Azure database services * Monitor security events and manage alerts for Azure resources * Practice securing common Azure resource types through written exercises The course begins with foundational security concepts and progresses through securing compute, storage, and database services, culminating in practical application of security controls and monitoring. This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in cloud security. No prerequisites are required, just a willingness to learn. Begin your journey to building and maintaining secure cloud environments.