Course Description

Course Overview

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) is an advanced training program designed for cybersecurity professionals to gain expertise in designing and implementing secure solutions using Microsoft technologies. Participants will learn how to design security solutions, implement identity and access management, protect data and applications, and detect and respond to security threats in Microsoft environments.

Prerequisites

To excel in this course, participants should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and cloud computing concepts. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft security technologies is essential. Prior experience in cybersecurity and working with Microsoft solutions will be highly beneficial.

Methodology

The course will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to dedicated Microsoft environments for hands-on practice, enabling them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The course will be led by certified instructors with extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture and Microsoft technologies, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Cybersecurity Architecture
• Understanding cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Overview of Microsoft cybersecurity technologies and solutions
• Identifying security challenges and solutions for modern environments
• Designing Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Designing Azure Active Directory and Azure AD B2B/B2C
• Implementing Azure AD Identity Protection and Conditional Access
• Designing role-based access control (RBAC) and privileged identity management
• Securing Data and Applications with Microsoft Technologies
• Designing data protection and encryption using Azure Information Protection
• Implementing Azure Key Vault for secure key management
• Designing and implementing application security with Azure App Service and Azure Functions
• Implementing Network Security with Microsoft Azure
• Designing and implementing Azure Virtual Networks and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Deploying Azure Firewall and Azure DDoS Protection for network security
• Configuring secure remote access with Azure Bastion and Azure VPN Gateway
• Detecting and Responding to Security Threats with Microsoft Solutions
• Designing and implementing Azure Sentinel for security monitoring and analytics
• Using Azure Monitor and Azure Security Center for threat detection and response
• Configuring advanced threat protection with Microsoft Defender for Identity and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement secure solutions using Microsoft cybersecurity technologies.
• Manage identity and access management for Microsoft environments.
• Secure data, applications, and network access with Microsoft solutions.
• Detect and respond to security threats using Microsoft threat detection and response tools.

Labs

• Implementing Azure AD Identity Protection and Conditional Access
• Designing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Identity Management
• Configuring Data Protection and Encryption with Azure Information Protection
• Implementing Azure Key Vault for Secure Key Management
• Configuring Network Security with Azure Virtual Networks and NSGs
• Deploying Azure Firewall and Azure DDoS Protection
• Implementing Azure Sentinel for Security Monitoring and Analytics
• Using Azure Monitor and Azure Security Center for Threat Detection and Response