Yes, this course maps directly to AZ-400's security and compliance domain, "Develop a security and compliance plan," weighted at 10-15% of the exam. It covers pipeline security, secrets management, service connections, identity options, approval policies, access control, compliance scanning, and audit practices, the real skills that domain tests.

The course includes 6+ practical demos focused on realDevSecOps tasks, including dependency scanning, CodeQL analysis, container scanning, App Configuration, Key Vault setup, and secure files.

There is no widely recognized standalone Azure DevSecOps certification from Microsoft.However, Azure DevOps security and compliance skills are important for AZ-400 and for real-world DevOps engineering roles.

This course builds skills used directly in roles likeDevSecOpsEngineer, Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, Compliance Analyst, and Site Reliability Engineer, roles focused on securing and governing software delivery pipelines. Since security and compliance are a required domain on the AZ-400 exam, these skills are also a direct, employer-relevant part of the Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert credential.

This course focuses on practical Azure DevOps security, not generic theory. It's hands-on focused, with 6+ demos covering real security workflows, so you'll learn how scanning, secrets, permissions, policies, audit logs, and identity choices fit into real DevOps delivery workflows. 

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.