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AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
About the Certification
This is a strong specialization certification at the Azure Security Engineer Associate level. It focuses on securing identities, networks, data, and resources within Microsoft Azure, in addition to monitoring threats and responding to security incidents. The certification is considered the most important credential for professionals working in Cloud Security.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into four major parts
- Identity and Access Management
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- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Platform Protection
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- Network Security Groups (NSG)
- Firewalls
- DDoS Protection
- Azure Bastion
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Resource Security Management
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- Azure Key Vault
- Secrets and keys storage
- Data encryption
- Security for containers and virtual machines
- Security Management and Monitoring
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- Azure Security Center
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Log Analytics
- SIEM using Microsoft Sentinel
Exam Details
- Exam code: AZ-500
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: 40–60
- Question types: Multiple choice, scenario-based questions, and drag-and-drop
- Language: English
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 83–165 (may vary by country and may include taxes in some regions)
- Certification Validity The certification is valid for one year, with free annual renewal through Microsoft Learn.
Do I need any certifications before it ?
No prerequisites are required. However, it is strongly recommended to have prior experience with Azure (such as AZ-104) or a general background in cybersecurity.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for those seeking a strong career path in Microsoft Azure security particularly in identity protection, network security, threat management, and compliance the AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate certification represents the strongest foundation.
What are the main uses of the AZ-500 certification ?
- SC-200 — Security Operations Analyst: For working in Security Operations Centers (SOC) and analyzing threats.
- SC-300 — Identity and Access Administrator: For specializing in identity and access management.
- SC-100 — Cybersecurity Architect: The highest-level security certification within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- AZ-305 — Solutions Architect Expert: For advancing skills in secure cloud solution architecture.
Your First Step Toward Advanced Cloud Security :
A core certification for any cloud security professional. It establishes strong foundations in Azure security technologies and opens pathways toward advanced roles in security operations, cloud architecture, and enterprise security.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Professionals working or aiming to work as Azure Security Engineers.
- Individuals with solid Azure fundamentals who want to specialize in security.
- Cybersecurity professionals seeking to expand into cloud security.
- DevOps or Architecture professionals who require advanced Azure security expertise.