SC-5002: Secure Azure Services and Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Regulatory Compliance Controls Intermediate
This course teaches cloud security engineers and Azure administrators how to secure services and workloads using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, focusing on regulatory compliance controls from the Microsoft cloud security benchmark. It solves the critical pain point of failing compliance audits due to misconfigured cloud resources, a challenge faced by 58% of Azure-using organizations. You’ll gain hands-on skills in JIT access, network security groups, private endpoints, and compliance monitoring to harden Azure environments.
Prepares for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential in Secure Azure Services and Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Koenig offers 30-day lab access for real-world practice, ensuring you master compliance controls. Earn a vendor-recognized credential that validates your ability to align Azure deployments with industry standards like NIST and CIS.
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Course Overview
The course SC-5002: Secure Azure Services and Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Regulatory Compliance Controls by Microsoft is designed for IT professionals aiming to strengthen cloud security and meet regulatory compliance requirements in Azure environments. This intermediate-level training prepares learners for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential in securing Azure services and aligns with real-world responsibilities of Cloud Security Engineers, Azure Administrators, and Compliance Officers. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Microsoft Azure for mission-critical workloads, the demand for professionals skilled in Defender for Cloud has surged. The course equips participants with the expertise to implement security controls based on the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB) and address compliance gaps across multicloud infrastructures.
Students engage with core Azure security services including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Private Endpoint, Azure Monitor Agent, and Log Analytics. Through hands-on labs in the Azure Portal, learners configure just-in-time (JIT) VM access to minimize attack surfaces, secure Azure SQL connectivity using private endpoints, and deploy Data Collection Rules for guest-level monitoring. A key project involves enabling Defender for Cloud on an Azure subscription, evaluating compliance posture against standards like CIS or NIST, and remediating identified vulnerabilities. These labs simulate real enterprise scenarios, such as securing hybrid workloads and ensuring data protection across PaaS and IaaS environments, providing practical experience directly transferable to production systems.
By completing SC-5002: Secure Azure Services and Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Regulatory Compliance Controls, learners are prepared to earn the Microsoft Applied Skills credential, recognized by leading organizations for validating hands-on cloud security expertise. Certified professionals report average salary increases of 20% and are well-positioned for roles such as Senior Security Analyst or Cloud Compliance Manager. Koenig Solutions enhances this training with 1-on-1 mentoring, official Microsoft courseware, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring learners gain in-demand skills with confidence. Graduates emerge ready to lead cloud security initiatives, drive compliance audits, and protect critical workloads in modern enterprise environments.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Recommended prior certification: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
- Proficiency in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including configuration of network security groups (NSGs) and private endpoints.
- Practical experience managing Azure resources via the Azure portal or Azure CLI.
- Foundational knowledge of regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, or GDPR.
- Technical experience with Log Analytics workspace configuration and Azure monitoring tools.
- Prior operational experience enabling and managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud across Azure subscriptions.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the SC-5002 certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of SC-5002 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the SC-5002 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Cloud Security Administrator
- Azure Security Engineer
- Compliance Analyst
- Security Operations Specialist
- Cloud Compliance Engineer
- Azure Infrastructure Security Specialist
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking SC-5002 certified professionals
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