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| # Exam AZ-500 Certification Study Resources | ||
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| Last updated August 4, 2024 | ||
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| ## Contact information | ||
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| - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothywarner/) | ||
| - [Email](mailto:timothywarner316@gmail.com) | ||
| - [Website](https://techtrainertim.com) | ||
| - [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/techtrainertim.bsky.social) | ||
| - [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@techtrainertim) | ||
| - [Prompt Sharing Framework (PSF) at GitHub](https://github.com/timothywarner-org/psf) | ||
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| ## First-Party Microsoft Resources | ||
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| # 🛡️ Exam AZ-500 Certification Study Resources | ||
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| Last updated November 21, 2024 | ||
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| ## 📋 Table of Contents | ||
| - 🎯 [Exam-Specific Resources](#exam-specific-resources) | ||
| - 📚 [Microsoft Learn Paths](#microsoft-learn-paths) | ||
| - 🛡️ [Security Best Practices](#security-best-practices) | ||
| - 🔧 [Tools & Development Resources](#tools--development-resources) | ||
| - 💻 [Hands-on Labs](#hands-on-labs) | ||
| - ✍️ [Practice Tests & Exam Prep](#practice-tests--exam-prep) | ||
| - 🎓 [Related Certifications](#related-certifications) | ||
| - 📱 [Community & Support](#community--support) | ||
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| ## 🎯 Exam-Specific Resources | ||
| - [AZ-500 Study Guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-500) | ||
| - [AZ-500 Free Practice Assessment](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-security-engineer/practice/assessment?assessment-type=practice) | ||
| - [AZ-500 Exam Sandbox](https://aka.ms/examdemo) | ||
| - [Official Microsoft Learning Path](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/az-500t00) | ||
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| ## 📚 Microsoft Learn Paths | ||
| - [Manage identity and access](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/manage-identity-access/) | ||
| - [Implement platform protection](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/implement-platform-protection/) | ||
| - [Manage security operations](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/manage-security-operations/) | ||
| - [Secure data and applications](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/secure-data-applications/) | ||
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| ## 🛡️ Security Best Practices | ||
| ### Identity & Access Management | ||
| - [Microsoft Entra ID documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Sentinel documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Defender XDR documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-xdr/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Defender for Identity documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-for-identity/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Defender for Cloud documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Defender for Office 365 documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-office-365/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Entitlement Management documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/id-governance/entitlement-management-overview) | ||
| - [Microsoft Entra PIM documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/id-governance/privileged-identity-management/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Entra Password Protection](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/concept-password-ban-bad-on-premises) | ||
| - [Microsoft MFA documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/concept-mfa-howitworks) | ||
| - [Microsoft Conditional Access documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/conditional-access/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Identity Protection documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/id-protection/) | ||
| - [Zero Trust Guidance Center](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/zero-trust/) | ||
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| ## Microsoft Proven Practices | ||
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| - [Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/adoption/mcra) | ||
| - [Microsoft Security Adoption Framework (SAF)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/adoption/adoption) | ||
| - [Microsoft Security documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/) | ||
| - [Azure Top 10 Security Practices](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/get-started/security#step-1-establish-essential-security-practices) | ||
| - [Azure Virtual Machines baseline architecture in an Azure landing zone](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/virtual-machines/baseline-landing-zone) | ||
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| ## Theoretical Knowledge | ||
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| * [Azure docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/) | ||
| * [Azure Security Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/) | ||
| * [Tim's ARM template tutorial (YouTube)](https://timwinfo-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/tim_timw_info/EQRooL1BhnRMjaIx6WEovRYBDXbzHOI1CrtpNls3zesDHw?rtime=Y5YgZwoI2Ug) | ||
| * [Sam Cogan's ARM template tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EpBiud48Ao) | ||
| * [Adam Marczak's ARM template tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge_Sp-1lWZ4) | ||
| * [Azure Security Center docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security-center/) | ||
| * [Azure Sentinel docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/) | ||
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| ## Hands-on Skill Development | ||
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| * [Microsoft Learn Security Labs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/browse/?roles=security-engineer) | ||
| * [Cloud Academy AZ-500 learning path](https://cloudacademy.com/learning-paths/az-500-exam-preparation-microsoft-azure-security-technologies-650/) | ||
| * [Pluralsight AZ-500 learning path](https://www.pluralsight.com/paths/microsoft-azure-security-technologies-az-500) | ||
| * [Azure Citadel Security Labs](https://azurecitadel.com/security/) | ||
| * [Pluralsight Cloud Labs](https://www.pluralsight.com/product/cloud-labs) | ||
| * [Azure user group search](https://www.meetup.com/) | ||
| * [Azure Free Trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/) | ||
| * [Azure Pass offer](https://www.microsoftazurepass.com/) | ||
| * [Azure Log Analytics Query Playground](https://portal.loganalytics.io/demo) | ||
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| ## Building Your Toolset | ||
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| * [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) | ||
| * Extensions | ||
| * [PowerShell](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.PowerShell) | ||
| * [Azure Account](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.azure-account) | ||
| * [ARM Tools](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=msazurermtools.azurerm-vscode-tools) | ||
| * [Azure CLI Tools](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.azurecli) | ||
| * [Bicep](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-azuretools.vscode-bicep) | ||
| * [PowerShell 7](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell) | ||
| * [Azure PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/install-az-ps) | ||
| * [Azure Bicep](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/bicep/install) | ||
| * [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli) | ||
| * [Azure Storage Explorer](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/features/storage-explorer/) | ||
| * A[zure Data Studio](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/azure-data-studio/download-azure-data-studio) | ||
| * [AzCopy](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-use-azcopy-v10) | ||
| * [Tim's Recommended Visual Studio Code Tutorial](https://vscode.pro/) | ||
| * [Lucidchart](https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/) | ||
| * [Sandro's Azure Visio Stencils and Icons](https://blog.sandro-pereira.com/2021/06/21/microsoft-integration-and-azure-stencils-pack-for-visio-new-version-available-v7-2-0/) | ||
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| ## Azure Bicep | ||
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| * [Bicep Playground](https://bicepdemo.z22.web.core.windows.net/) | ||
| * [Tim's Frankenstein project](https://github.com/timothywarner/frankenstein) | ||
| * [Azure Bicep tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/bicep/learn-bicep) | ||
| * [Tim's Frankenstein project](https://github.com/timothywarner/frankenstein) | ||
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| ## Practice exams | ||
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| * [Microsoft Practice Assessments](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/practice-assessments-for-microsoft-certifications) | ||
| * [MeasureUp AZ-500 practice exams](https://www.measureup.com/az-500-microsoft-azure-security-technologies.html) | ||
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| ## Exam-Specific Information | ||
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| * [AZ-500 exam page](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-500) | ||
| * [Microsoft Certification Exam Offers](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/offers.aspx) | ||
| * [Microsoft Online Exams](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/online-exams.aspx) | ||
| * [Pearson OnVUE Information](https://home.pearsonvue.com/Clients/Microsoft/Online-proctored.aspx) | ||
| * [Tim's online testing tutorial (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myf6r5nulj0) | ||
| * [Exam scoring and score reports](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exam-scoring-reports) | ||
| * [Pearson VUE Grievance](https://home.pearsonvue.com/microsoft/contact) | ||
| * [Microsoft Policies and FAQs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/certification-exam-policies) | ||
| - [Azure RBAC documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/role-based-access-control/) | ||
| - [Privileged Identity Management](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/id-governance/privileged-identity-management/) | ||
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| ### Data Protection | ||
| - [Microsoft Purview documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/) | ||
| - [Azure Key Vault documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/) | ||
| - [Azure Storage Security](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-security-guide) | ||
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| ### Network Security | ||
| - [Azure DDoS Protection](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/) | ||
| - [Network Security documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/network-security/) | ||
| - [Azure Firewall documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/firewall/) | ||
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| ## 🔧 Tools & Development Resources | ||
| ### VS Code Extensions | ||
| - [Azure Security Center](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Microsoft.azure-security-center) | ||
| - [Security IntelliSense](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=azsdktm.SecurityIntelliSense) | ||
| - [Snyk Security](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=snyk-security.snyk-vulnerability-scanner) | ||
| - [Azure Account](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.azure-account) | ||
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| ### PowerShell Modules | ||
| - [Az.Security](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Az.Security) | ||
| - [Az.SecurityInsights](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Az.SecurityInsights) | ||
| - [Az.KeyVault](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Az.KeyVault) | ||
| - [Microsoft.PowerShell.SecretManagement](https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.SecretManagement) | ||
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| ## 💻 Hands-on Labs | ||
| - [Microsoft Security Assessment](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-assessment) | ||
| - [Azure Security Center Workflow Automation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/workflow-automation) | ||
| - [Microsoft Secure Score](https://security.microsoft.com/securescore) | ||
| - [Attack Surface Reduction Rules](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction) | ||
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| ## ✍️ Practice Tests & Exam Prep | ||
| - [MeasureUp AZ-500](https://www.measureup.com/az-500-microsoft-azure-security-technologies.html) | ||
| - [Whizlabs AZ-500](https://www.whizlabs.com/microsoft-azure-certification-az-500/) | ||
| - [Udemy Practice Tests](https://www.udemy.com/topic/microsoft-az-500/) | ||
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| ## 🎓 Related Certifications | ||
| ### Microsoft Security Certifications | ||
| - [SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/cybersecurity-architect-expert/) | ||
| - [SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/security-operations-analyst/) | ||
| - [SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/identity-and-access-administrator/) | ||
| - [SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/information-protection-administrator/) | ||
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| ### Industry Certifications | ||
| - CompTIA Security+ | ||
| - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) | ||
| - CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) | ||
| - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) | ||
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| ## 📱 Community & Support | ||
| - [Microsoft Security Community](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-and-identity/ct-p/SecurityComplianceandIdentity) | ||
| - [Azure Security Podcast](https://azsecuritypodcast.net/) | ||
| - [Microsoft Security Blog](https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/) | ||
| - [Azure Security Center GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Azure/Azure-Security-Center) | ||
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| ## 📬 Contact Information | ||
| - **Email**: [timothywarner316@gmail.com](mailto:timothywarner316@gmail.com) | ||
| - **LinkedIn**: [Timothy Warner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothywarner/) | ||
| - **YouTube**: [Tech Trainer Tim](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCim7PFtynyPuzMHtbNyYOXA) | ||
| - **Website**: [techtrainertim.com](https://techtrainertim.com) | ||
| - **Bluesky**: [@techtrainertim](https://bsky.app/profile/techtrainertim.bsky.social) | ||
| - **Mastodon**: [@techtrainertim](https://mastodon.social/@techtrainertim) |