Azure Security Operations: Monitor, Defender, and Sentinel

Securing modern cloud environments requires continuous visibility and proactive threat management. Organizations need skilled professionals who can navigate cloud-native security tools to detect, analyze, and mitigate risks before they impact operations. This text-based course provides a foundational understanding of managing security operations in Azure. You will learn how to gather security telemetry, configure automated threat detection, and implement a Zero Trust baseline to keep your cloud resources secure and compliant. What you will learn: Understand foundational cloud security concepts and Zero Trust principles; Configure Azure Monitor to collect and analyze security logs and telemetry; Implement Defender for Cloud to assess resource posture and enable threat protection; Set up Sentinel to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents; Design basic workbook alerts to monitor compliance and vulnerabilities; Practice analyzing security alerts through structured written scenarios. The course begins with core security operations terminology before guiding you through step-by-step configurations for monitoring, posture management, and incident response. Through clear written explanations and practical scenarios, you will build the confidence to manage daily cloud security tasks. This course is designed for IT professionals, aspiring security analysts, and system administrators new to cloud security, with no prior security operations experience required. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern cloud security operations.