{"id":85690,"date":"2022-11-14T08:11:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T13:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=85690"},"modified":"2024-04-30T14:46:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:16:11","slug":"az-500-exam-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 pro tips to prepare for the AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is one of the most widely recognized and demanding certifications across industries. The course is tailor-made for security engineers and Azure administrators with hands-on experience in cloud capabilities and Azure services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to ace the AZ-500 exam, you need rigorous practice and an accurate prep strategy at your fingertips. Without a plan, covering so many domains, subtopics, and recommended prior knowledge might end up in unnecessary chaos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog captures seven pro tips to help prevent catastrophes and make the Microsoft Azure Technology exam preparation a breeze. But before that let\u2019s have a glance at the certification objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to dig in!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Why_do_you_need_to_upskill_in_Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies\" >Why do you need to upskill in Microsoft Azure Security Technologies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Domains_for_the_Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies_certification\" >Domains for the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Prerequisite_knowledge_for_AZ-500_Certification\" >Prerequisite knowledge for AZ-500 Certification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#7_Pro_tips_to_prepare_for_Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies_exam\" >7 Pro tips to prepare for Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_1_Study_the_AZ-500_exam_guide_carefully\" >Step 1: Study the AZ-500 exam guide carefully\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_2_Prepare_a_calendar\" >Step 2: Prepare a calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_3_Develop_a_comprehensive_view_with_Microsoft_Azure_learning_paths\" >Step 3: Develop a comprehensive view with Microsoft Azure learning paths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_4_Watch_videos_and_tutorials_to_clear_technical_concepts\" >Step 4: Watch videos and tutorials to clear technical concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_5_Start_focusing_on_practical_skills\" >Step 5: Start focusing on practical skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_6_Attempt_practice_papers_and_question_dumps\" >Step 6: Attempt practice papers and question dumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Step_7_Dont_panic_and_take_one_step_at_a_time\" >Step 7: Don\u2019t panic and take one step at a time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-tips\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies_certification_exam_overview\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification exam overview<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a role-based certification that validates your subject-matter expertise in Azure security controls. In other words, this certification will help you learn how to secure identity, apps, access, data, and networks in hybrid and cloud environments using an end-to-end infrastructure. As a Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, you will be responsible for:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-85745 size-full\" title=\"Microsoft Azure Security Technologies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microsoft-Azure-Security-Technologies-AZ-500.webp\" alt=\"AZ-500 exam\" width=\"507\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microsoft-Azure-Security-Technologies-AZ-500.webp 507w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microsoft-Azure-Security-Technologies-AZ-500-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Microsoft-Azure-Security-Technologies-AZ-500-150x89.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making security designs into practice for hybrid\/cloud systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling services and tools on platforms from Microsoft Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document implementations using the client&#8217;s runbooks and technical documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contributing to the development of security architectures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting with the deployment and development of the overarching global cloud enterprise architecture on behalf of Security Platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with many platforms and technologies for system automation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executing architecture whiteboarding and implementation planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping the Microsoft Azure cloud platform deploy and improve cloud security frameworks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interacting with clients to understand their needs and the project&#8217;s goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborating with both internal and external clients and resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forming a team with the security personnel to create fresh security plans and tactics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, Azure security engineers collaborate with larger teams to strategize and deploy cloud-based security and management. The AZ-500 exam tests your abilities to perform mission-critical tasks like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling identity and access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying platform security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling security operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing apps and data<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: Preparation Guide of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-500-exam-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AZ-500 exam on Microsoft Azure Security Technologies<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_need_to_upskill_in_Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you need to upskill in Microsoft Azure Security Technologies?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AZ-500 exam will go through every piece of equipment you&#8217;ll need to effectively carry out your job. Even if a security engineer is well-versed in using Azure&#8217;s security features, there is a considerable probability that they are not aware of all of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Azure Certifications - Which one to choose in 2022 | Azure Certification Path | Whizlabs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sk-sTqXKiU4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The value of a security engineer to their employer increases as they become aware of the latest techniques included in the AZ-500 exam. For instance, if a security engineer is not aware of the existence of a particular vulnerability or tool, how would they know to check for those things?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Azure is neither a passing trend nor a dead technology, the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification will be helpful for many years to come. Azure&#8217;s security failings will therefore start to disappear as it grows and evolves. Simultaneously,\u00a0 the value of an AZ-500 certification will keep accelerating. Other benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure is undoubtedly one of the most popular cloud solutions for businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The services are also widely used by corporations and are far less priced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous businesses are currently embracing Microsoft&#8217;s solutions and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Learn: Introduction to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/introduction-to-microsoft-azure-security-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MICROSOFT AZURE SECURITY CENTER<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domains_for_the_Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies_certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domains for the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of the syllabus, the AZ-500 exam covers four domains:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-85754 size-full\" title=\"AZ-500 Skillsets\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam.webp\" alt=\"az-500 skills\" width=\"1218\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam.webp 1218w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-885x420.webp 885w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-640x304.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-681x323.webp 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skills-for-AZ-500-exam-150x71.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1218px) 100vw, 1218px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Domain<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Weightage<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling identity and access<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-35%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying platform protection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling security operations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing apps and data<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisite_knowledge_for_AZ-500_Certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisite knowledge for AZ-500 Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving headlong into preparation, you need in-depth knowledge of Azure infrastructure and hybrid environments. You need to be hands-on with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrastructure as code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processes of security operations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Pro_tips_to_prepare_for_Microsoft_Azure_Security_Technologies_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Pro tips to prepare for Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like mentioned earlier, you need to have a clear mind while planning your AZ-500 exam prep strategy. With hands-on experiences and a detailed syllabus, it might create a mess and shortage of time in the end. So here are\u00a0 seven pro tips that will make it super easy to ace the AZ-500 cert. Let\u2019s have a look at them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Study_the_AZ-500_exam_guide_carefully\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Study the AZ-500 exam guide carefully\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/exams\/az-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AZ-500 exam guide<\/a> and understand the cert objectives, requirements, and domains. Skim through their learning paths and instructor-led videos. Then list what other materials and resources you would need to level up your preparations. The good thing about the Microsoft certification is that the videos, docs, and learning paths are very much nuanced. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you find them too technical, you need to have additional but relevant material readily available, so you don\u2019t end up wasting your precious time. That\u2019s why the screening of the exam guide is so crucial here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Prepare_a_calendar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Prepare a calendar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a professional with a full-time job, it can be extremely tedious and hard to focus on every detail at once and give it equal attention. The best way is to prepare a calendar and chart a plan covering all the domains and practical skills. This way, you won\u2019t skip any subheadings or concepts and can give undivided attention to everything, saving time for revisions and practical sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Develop_a_comprehensive_view_with_Microsoft_Azure_learning_paths\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Develop a comprehensive view with Microsoft Azure learning paths<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft offers four learning paths to kick-start your theoretical preparation. All the paths have around four to five modules and cover almost all aspects of the syllabus. Use this resource to develop a holistic view of the exam. The learning paths will help you frame a picture of Azure security services and build a strong foundation for Azure infrastructure security operations. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The modules include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Know About: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-certifications-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Azure Learning Path<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing identity and access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying platform security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing apps and data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling security operations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you will also find countless Microsoft docs to delve deeper into technological concepts and Azure services. You may find them technical, but they will help you apply your skills in a practical scenario and work as a blueprint for real-world use cases. These docs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Firewall Manager documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Front Door and CDN Documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure virtual network service endpoint policies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Private Link service by using the Azure portal\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure DDoS Protection Standard documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure and use policies &#8211; Azure Virtual Machines\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security &#8211; Azure App Service\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview of Microsoft Defender for Servers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool overview\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Monitor documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Storage documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Firewall documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Application\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Key Vault documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage Azure Private Endpoints &#8211; Azure Private Link\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endpoint Protection on a Windows VM in Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Policy documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Defender for Cloud documentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Sentinel documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure SQL documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/what-is-azure-active-directory-all-that-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Active Directory (AD)\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web Application Firewall documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Files documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gateway documentation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Watch_videos_and_tutorials_to_clear_technical_concepts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Watch videos and tutorials to clear technical concepts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents and learning paths can sometimes be too technical to grasp. Videos and lectures come into play here. You will find many instructor-led videos and tutorials that are self-paced and help you clear your doubts in real time. Such video lectures are curated and designed by industry experts and are more engaging than textual resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin with, you have Microsoft\u2019s instructor-led videos. AZ-500T00 is a self-paced, four-day training and helps develop the ability to run daily security tasks and provide next-gen protection to all Azure-based digital platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with this, you will also find numerous other Azure videos like Azure Friday, Exam Readiness Zone, and Microsoft Learn shows, imparting knowledge about all the latest updates and developments in Azure security technologies. Do check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Azure Services - Most popular services offered by Microsoft Azure | Learn with Whizlabs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V7K0A-Snt_c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Start_focusing_on_practical_skills\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Start focusing on practical skills<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AZ-500 exam calls for hands-on experience in Azure security services, Azure administration, and cloud capabilities. You can do this in two ways: either get an internship from a recognized firm and learn from experienced and efficient mentors or check out hands-on labs like GitHub on the internet. The latter is a cost-saving process and helps you get familiar with Microsoft Azure Security Technologies in a short time. Some of the AZ-500 hands-on labs are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing Azure SQL Database<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service Endpoints and Protecting Storage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining Azure Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Azure Monitor to collect data from an Azure VM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Sentinel Content Hub<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Attempt_practice_papers_and_question_dumps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Attempt practice papers and question dumps<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a vital phase of your prep strategy. It\u2019s time to put all the theoretical and practical knowledge you have gained so far into practice. You will find innumerable AZ-500 question dumps and sample papers to begin your assessment. But for starters, you can attempt Microsoft\u2019s official and practice tests and the Exam Sandbox. These will give you a demo experience of the AZ-500 exam and provide exhaustive answers to all the questions. Do a SWOT analysis and identify the weak spots. Relearn them, fill in the gaps, and attempt again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Dont_panic_and_take_one_step_at_a_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Don\u2019t panic and take one step at a time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for any exam can feel a little overwhelming and tiring at certain times. But whatever the reason, you should not panic. Take one step at a time. Follow your calendar, clarify your concepts, clarify your doubts from subject-matter experts, and then practice rigorously through question dumps. It might be time taking but not hard. If you need extra motivation or are confused about anything, you can reach out to experts or professionals who have already qualified in Microsoft Azure Security Technologies. You can do it through open forums, the Microsoft Tech Community, or Azure Community Support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus Tips\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep on mapping your learning with the prerequisite list. Note down the items you can perform in a real-world scenario and abilities you still need to be well versed in. Remember, that to be fully eligible for the AZ-500 cert, you need to have a stronghold of Azure services and infrastructure as code.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to check out relevant webinars and discussions. These sessions will not only help you network but also keep you updated with the latest advancements in Azure infrastructure and Microsoft Azure Security Technologies. You will find tech summits, YouTube live streamings, Facebook Communities, etc., who actively discuss and share insights on Azure infrastructures and explore tips and tricks to qualify for certifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to revise the fundamentals of the AZ-500 syllabus. Passing any course requires you to have a strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of basic concepts. Also, remember that no topic or subhead is insignificant. Treat everything with the same significance and keep skimming through them till the last minute so you don\u2019t find it hard to recall during the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What is the validity of the AZ-500 exam?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam is valid for one year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How many questions are there in the AZ-500 exam, and what is the pattern?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AZ-500 exam has 40-60 questions, in the form of drag and drop, MCQs, multiple responses, and case studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the passing marks?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a scale of 1-1000, 700 is the qualifying mark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How much does the AZ-500 exam cost?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AZ-500 exam costs $165 USD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is there a reschedule policy for this cert?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there is an exam rescheduling and cancellation policy. To change dates or cancel, you have to apply for the same six days before the exam date. Keeping it until the last hour of the exam can cost you the entire fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why is Azure AD vital for Azure security?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft&#8217;s Azure Active Directory is a cloud-based identity and access control service that facilitates user access to both internal and external resources. Users may protect themselves from cybersecurity assaults with the aid of Azure AD, which offers a standard system and multi-factor authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the role of the Azure Security Center?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With greater control and visibility over the security of Azure resources, Azure Security Center is an infrastructure security management system that aids in preventing, detecting, and responding to threats. It works with a variety of security systems and offers policy administration and integrated security monitoring, which helps identify dangers that you may otherwise overlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the responsibilities of a Microsoft Azure Security Engineer?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all kinds of cloud-based applications, an Azure security engineer is in charge of creating and implementing security procedures. This position entails collaborating with the security team to create fresh security plans and methods for Azure-based applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this blog helps you prepare an efficient preparation strategy. The key to successful preparation lies in the authenticity and relevance of the resources and materials one refers to. With this in mind, Whizlabs offers updated and most-relevant resources to level up your AZ-500 exam preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have over <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practice tests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video lectures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed by industry experts, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/azure-sandbox\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Sandbox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to experiment with replicated Azure infrastructure, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AZ-500 hands-on labs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to gain the prior required skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have further clarification on AZ-500 exam preparation, please feel free to comment us !<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies\u00a0is one of the most widely recognized and demanding certifications across industries. 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