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Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

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Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

150 min

Questions

Exam Code

AZ-500

Domains

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1. Manage identity and access (28%)
2. Secure networking (23%)
3. Secure compute, storage, and databases (23%)
4. Manage security operations (26%)

Domain 1

28%

Manage identity and access

Manage Microsoft Entra identities, authentication, authorization, and privileged access

Topics to Master

Microsoft Entra ID configuration
Microsoft Entra ID Governance
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Conditional Access policies
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
Managed identities for Azure resources
Microsoft Entra Permissions Management

Domain 2

23%

Secure networking

Plan and implement security for virtual networks and Azure connectivity

Topics to Master

Azure Virtual Network security
Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager
Azure DDoS Protection
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Azure Bastion
Private endpoints and Private Link
Azure Front Door security

Domain 3

23%

Secure compute, storage, and databases

Plan and implement security for compute, storage, and database resources in Azure

Topics to Master

Azure Key Vault
Azure Disk Encryption
Just-in-time (JIT) VM access
Azure Container Registry security
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) security
Storage account security and encryption
Azure SQL Database security
Microsoft Defender for Storage, Databases

Domain 4

26%

Manage security operations

Configure and manage security monitoring, automation, and threat protection

Topics to Master

Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CSPM and CWPP)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud security policies
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
Log Analytics and Azure Monitor
Security automation and orchestration
Vulnerability assessments
Microsoft Secure Score
Threat intelligence and incident response

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Back to Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500)

Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

Download PDF Notes

Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

150 min

Questions

Exam Code

AZ-500

Domains

Quick Navigation

Jump to a specific exam domain

1. Manage identity and access (28%)
2. Secure networking (23%)
3. Secure compute, storage, and databases (23%)
4. Manage security operations (26%)

Domain 1

28%

Manage identity and access

Manage Microsoft Entra identities, authentication, authorization, and privileged access

Topics to Master

Microsoft Entra ID configuration
Microsoft Entra ID Governance
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Conditional Access policies
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
Managed identities for Azure resources
Microsoft Entra Permissions Management

Domain 2

23%

Secure networking

Plan and implement security for virtual networks and Azure connectivity

Topics to Master

Azure Virtual Network security
Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Azure Firewall and Azure Firewall Manager
Azure DDoS Protection
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Azure Bastion
Private endpoints and Private Link
Azure Front Door security

Domain 3

23%

Secure compute, storage, and databases

Plan and implement security for compute, storage, and database resources in Azure

Topics to Master

Azure Key Vault
Azure Disk Encryption
Just-in-time (JIT) VM access
Azure Container Registry security
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) security
Storage account security and encryption
Azure SQL Database security
Microsoft Defender for Storage, Databases

Domain 4

26%

Manage security operations

Configure and manage security monitoring, automation, and threat protection

Topics to Master

Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CSPM and CWPP)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud security policies
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
Log Analytics and Azure Monitor
Security automation and orchestration
Vulnerability assessments
Microsoft Secure Score
Threat intelligence and incident response

Continue Your Prep

Free CertStud resources for AZ-500

Study Notes Exam Study Plan Start Practice Test