Configuring and Managing Security Operations in Azure

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Take control of your cloud security posture with this comprehensive course on configuring and managing security operations in Microsoft Azure. You’ll gain the expertise to enforce security policies, automate threat responses, and monitor hybrid and multi-cloud environments effectively. The course begins with foundational elements like Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Key Vaults, followed by advanced configurations using Dedicated HSMs and secure key management. You’ll learn to remediate risks using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and integrate industry compliance standards. Later, you'll explore Microsoft Sentinel, automate incident responses, evaluate alerts, and create custom analytics rules. Hands-on modules help you master tools like Azure Monitor, Logic Apps, and vulnerability scanning across diverse environments. This course is ideal for security analysts, cloud engineers, and IT professionals responsible for cloud security operations. Prior Azure experience and familiarity with basic security principles are recommended. This course is best suited for intermediate learners

• Create and enforce security policies with Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Key Vault
• Remediate threats and assess compliance using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Automate incident response with Microsoft Sentinel and Logic Apps
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security events across hybrid environments

• Basic familiarity with the topic and its terminology
• Readiness for practice via exercises or case study work