Skip to content

GETTING-STARTED.md

Latest commit

 

History

History
83 lines (62 loc) · 3.34 KB

GETTING-STARTED.md

File metadata and controls

83 lines (62 loc) · 3.34 KB
Raw

Getting Started with AZ-500 Course Materials

Welcome to the AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Crash Course! This guide will help you navigate the repository structure and make the most of these learning resources.

Repository Structure

This repository is organized into several key directories:

  • code-samples/ - Security-focused code examples in Bicep, JSON, PowerShell, CLI, and KQL
  • study-resources/ - Additional study materials and exam preparation guides
  • labs/ - Hands-on lab exercises to practice security implementations
  • images/ - Diagrams and visual aids for security concepts
  • templates/ - ARM templates and deployment examples
  • scripts/ - Utility scripts for security configurations

How to Use This Repository

For Self-Study

  1. Start with the main README to get an overview of exam topics and resources
  2. Review the study resources for targeted learning materials
  3. Practice with the code samples to understand implementation details
  4. Complete the labs to gain hands-on experience

For Instructors

  1. Follow the course plan for session structure
  2. Use the teaching punchlist for key topics
  3. Leverage code samples for in-class demonstrations
  4. Assign labs for student practice

Setting Up Your Environment

To get the most from these materials, set up your environment with:

  1. Azure Subscription - Free account or paid subscription
  2. Development Tools:
  3. VS Code Extensions:
    • Azure Account
    • Azure CLI Tools
    • Bicep
    • PowerShell

Learning Path Recommendation

For the most effective learning experience:

  1. Week 1: Identity and Access Management

    • Review Microsoft Learn modules on identity
    • Complete identity-related labs
    • Practice with Azure RBAC examples

  2. Week 2: Platform Protection

    • Study network security fundamentals
    • Work through compute security labs
    • Implement container security samples

  3. Week 3: Security Operations

    • Configure Azure Defender for Cloud
    • Set up Azure Sentinel
    • Practice with security monitoring

  4. Week 4: Data and Application Security

    • Implement storage security
    • Configure database security
    • Work with Azure Key Vault

  5. Final Week: Exam Preparation

    • Take practice tests
    • Review areas of weakness
    • Complete comprehensive labs

Getting Help

If you have questions or need assistance:

Good luck with your Azure security learning journey!