Microsoft Cloud Security Training in Houston

Microsoft Cloud Security Training in Houston, USA

This course covers identity and access management, platform protection, network security, data security, threat protection, and governance using native Azure security services.

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Microsoft Cloud Security Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Microsoft Cloud Security Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course provides in-depth, hands-on training to prepare participants for securing Microsoft Azure environments. It covers identity and access...

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Course Code: YSX16
21 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course provides in-depth, hands-on training to prepare participants for securing Microsoft Azure environments. It covers identity and access management, platform protection, network security, data security, threat protection, and governance using native Azure security services. Ideal for IT administrators, security engineers, and cloud professionals preparing for the AZ-500 certification.

Welcome to the official Microsoft Cloud Security Training certification program in Houston, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 21 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of cloud concepts
Familiarity with Azure services is recommended
Knowledge of networking and security fundamentals

Participants will learn to:

Implement secure access using Azure AD
Configure identity governance and access controls
Secure Azure workloads and containers
Apply network security controls
Protect data using Key Vault, encryption, and managed identities
Implement threat detection and monitoring
Manage governance and compliance in Azure
Prepare confidently for the Microsoft AZ-500 exam

Identity security
Network security configuration
Platform protection
Data & storage security
Monitoring and incident response
Azure governance and policy enforcement

Identity and access security
Platform protection configuration
Network security implementation
Threat monitoring and alert investigation
Governance and compliance enforcement
Hands-on lab performance

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Introduction to Azure Security

Overview of the Azure security model
Shared responsibility model
Azure Security Center & Defender for Cloud overview
Zero Trust architecture basics

Managing Identity and Access

Securing Azure Active Directory
Conditional Access policies
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Identity Governance
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Managing external and guest acces

Platform Protection

Azure VM security best practices
Endpoint protection
Disk encryption (Azure Disk Encryption, BitLocker)
VM and container updates & patching
Secure images & Azure Image Builder
Secure container deployment (AKS security)

Network Security

Azure Firewall configuration
Network Security Groups (NSG) & Application Security Groups
DDoS Protection
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Service Endpoints & Private Endpoints
Virtual WAN and VPN security

Data and Storage Security

Azure Storage encryption
Key Vault for secrets, certificates, and key management
Managed Identities for secure application access
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts
Storage account shared access signatures (SAS)
Backups & recovery security practices

Threat Protection & Monitoring

Defender for Cloud in-depth
Security posture management (CSPM)
Threat analytics and recommendations
Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
Azure Sentinel (Microsoft Sentinel) basics
Investigating incidents
Automating response with Logic Apps

Governance, Compliance & Security Policies

Azure Policy creation and management
Blueprints and resource compliance
Managing regulatory compliance in Azure
Cost governance and security impact
Security baselines for workloads

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion

Lab guides and exercise files
Practice questions and mock tests
Quick reference cheat sheets

Practical lab assignments
Final assessment (scenario + MCQs)
Instructor review of security configurations

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Microsoft Cloud Security Training in Houston