This course engages you in the world of cybersecurity attack and defense, dealing with both sides and working with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment.
Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
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Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
This course is part of Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
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What you'll learn
How to work with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment.
How to execute penetration testing on a cloud platform.
How to create a penetration test plan.
Skills you'll gain
- Category: Vulnerability Management
- Category: Microsoft Azure
- Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Category: Penetration Testing
- Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Category: Vulnerability Scanning
- Category: Cloud Security
- Category: System Testing
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Category: Security Testing
- Category: Network Security
- Category: Firewall
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Assessments
17 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
Discover the essential concepts and practices for effective penetration testing, including its stages like reconnaissance, enumeration, and exploitation.
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15 videos16 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Delve into crucial security tools and techniques for averting and identifying network threats. The material includes understanding intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), firewall setup, virtual private networks (VPNs), and managing vulnerabilities.
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18 videos19 readings6 assignments1 plugin
Discover how to conduct penetration tests on the Azure platform and external servers. You'll learn about the concepts and best practices of penetration testing, setting up and configuring test environments, running and analyzing tests, and reporting and documenting results.
What's included
15 videos11 readings4 assignments1 plugin
Put your skills into practice by completing end-of-course project and reinforce your understanding of the key concepts you’ve learned. This week provides a summary of the course, reflects on the primary learning objectives and provides the opportunity for you to consolidate your learning in a hands-on activity.
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2 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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SP
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Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
I am getting a lot of info here. I hope I'm able to use it in the daily workflow when I become a cybersecurity analyst!
SG
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
A comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts, techniques, and methodologies of penetration testing, with a focus on best practices and strategies for securing Azure Cloud Infrastructure
Frequently asked questions
This program is for you:
If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity.
If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.