About Me
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
1 Manage Identity and Access
1-1 Implement and manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
1-1 1 Configure Azure AD users and groups
1-1 2 Manage Azure AD roles and role-based access control (RBAC)
1-1 3 Implement and manage Azure AD identity protection
1-1 4 Configure and manage Azure AD conditional access policies
1-1 5 Implement and manage Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
1-1 6 Configure and manage Azure AD B2B and B2C
1-1 7 Implement and manage Azure AD Connect
1-1 8 Configure and manage Azure AD Domain Services
1-2 Implement and manage hybrid identity
1-2 1 Configure and manage Azure AD Connect
1-2 2 Implement and manage password hash synchronization
1-2 3 Implement and manage pass-through authentication
1-2 4 Implement and manage federation
1-2 5 Configure and manage Azure AD Connect Health
1-3 Implement and manage multi-factor authentication (MFA)
1-3 1 Configure and manage Azure AD MFA
1-3 2 Implement and manage conditional access policies with MFA
1-3 3 Configure and manage MFA for on-premises users
1-4 Implement and manage Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
1-4 1 Configure and manage Azure RBAC roles and assignments
1-4 2 Implement and manage custom roles
1-4 3 Configure and manage resource locks
1-4 4 Implement and manage Azure Blueprints
1-5 Implement and manage Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
1-5 1 Configure and manage PIM roles and assignments
1-5 2 Implement and manage PIM alerts and reports
1-5 3 Configure and manage PIM access reviews
2 Implement Platform Protection
2-1 Implement and manage network security
2-1 1 Configure and manage Azure Firewall
2-1 2 Implement and manage Azure DDoS protection
2-1 3 Configure and manage network security groups (NSGs)
2-1 4 Implement and manage Azure Network Watcher
2-1 5 Configure and manage Azure Bastion
2-1 6 Implement and manage Azure Private Link
2-1 7 Configure and manage Azure VPN Gateway
2-1 8 Implement and manage Azure ExpressRoute
2-2 Implement and manage storage security
2-2 1 Configure and manage Azure Storage account security
2-2 2 Implement and manage Azure Storage encryption
2-2 3 Configure and manage Azure Storage access control
2-2 4 Implement and manage Azure Storage firewalls and virtual networks
2-2 5 Configure and manage Azure Storage service encryption
2-3 Implement and manage virtual machine security
2-3 1 Configure and manage virtual machine (VM) security
2-3 2 Implement and manage VM encryption
2-3 3 Configure and manage VM access control
2-3 4 Implement and manage VM security baselines
2-3 5 Configure and manage VM extensions for security
2-4 Implement and manage container security
2-4 1 Configure and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) security
2-4 2 Implement and manage container image security
2-4 3 Configure and manage container registry security
2-4 4 Implement and manage container network security
2-5 Implement and manage application security
2-5 1 Configure and manage Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
2-5 2 Implement and manage Azure Application Gateway security
2-5 3 Configure and manage Azure Front Door security
2-5 4 Implement and manage Azure API Management security
3 Manage Security Operations
3-1 Implement and manage security monitoring
3-1 1 Configure and manage Azure Security Center
3-1 2 Implement and manage Azure Sentinel
3-1 3 Configure and manage Azure Monitor
3-1 4 Implement and manage Azure Log Analytics
3-1 5 Configure and manage Azure Activity Log
3-2 Implement and manage threat detection
3-2 1 Configure and manage Azure Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
3-2 2 Implement and manage Azure Defender
3-2 3 Configure and manage Azure Security Center alerts
3-2 4 Implement and manage Azure Sentinel alerts
3-3 Implement and manage incident response
3-3 1 Configure and manage Azure Security Center incident response
3-3 2 Implement and manage Azure Sentinel incident response
3-3 3 Configure and manage Azure Automation for incident response
3-3 4 Implement and manage Azure Key Vault for incident response
3-4 Implement and manage compliance and governance
3-4 1 Configure and manage Azure Policy
3-4 2 Implement and manage Azure Blueprints
3-4 3 Configure and manage Azure Security Center compliance
3-4 4 Implement and manage Azure Information Protection (AIP)
4 Secure Data and Applications
4-1 Implement and manage encryption
4-1 1 Configure and manage Azure Key Vault
4-1 2 Implement and manage Azure Disk Encryption
4-1 3 Configure and manage Azure Storage encryption
4-1 4 Implement and manage Azure SQL Database encryption
4-1 5 Configure and manage Azure Cosmos DB encryption
4-2 Implement and manage data protection
4-2 1 Configure and manage Azure Backup
4-2 2 Implement and manage Azure Site Recovery
4-2 3 Configure and manage Azure Storage lifecycle management
4-2 4 Implement and manage Azure Information Protection (AIP)
4-3 Implement and manage application security
4-3 1 Configure and manage Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
4-3 2 Implement and manage Azure Application Gateway security
4-3 3 Configure and manage Azure Front Door security
4-3 4 Implement and manage Azure API Management security
4-4 Implement and manage identity and access for applications
4-4 1 Configure and manage Azure AD authentication for applications
4-4 2 Implement and manage OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
4-4 3 Configure and manage Azure AD B2B and B2C
4-4 4 Implement and manage Azure AD Conditional Access for applications
4-5 Implement and manage security for serverless computing
4-5 1 Configure and manage Azure Functions security
4-5 2 Implement and manage Azure Logic Apps security
4-5 3 Configure and manage Azure Event Grid security
4-5 4 Implement and manage Azure Service Bus security
Implement and Manage Application Security

Implement and Manage Application Security

Key Concepts

Detailed Explanation

Application Security

Application Security involves the processes and methodologies used to protect applications from threats and vulnerabilities. This includes securing the application code, data, and infrastructure to ensure that the application remains safe from attacks.

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Web Application Firewalls (WAF) are security solutions that protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between the web application and the internet. WAFs can detect and block common web attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other malicious activities.

Azure Security Center

Azure Security Center is a unified infrastructure security management system that provides advanced threat protection and security recommendations for your Azure resources, including applications. It helps in detecting, preventing, and responding to security threats, ensuring that your applications remain secure.

Azure Key Vault

Azure Key Vault is a cloud service for securely storing and managing secrets such as API keys, passwords, and certificates. By using Azure Key Vault, you can ensure that sensitive information is protected and can be securely accessed by your applications.

Secure Coding Practices

Secure Coding Practices involve writing code that is resistant to common security vulnerabilities. This includes practices such as input validation, output encoding, secure authentication, and proper error handling to prevent attacks like SQL injection, XSS, and others.

Examples and Analogies

Example: Application Security

Imagine Application Security as building a secure fortress for your application. This fortress includes strong walls (secure code), guards (WAFs), and a secure vault (Azure Key Vault) to protect your application from external threats.

Example: Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Think of WAFs as security guards at the entrance of a web application. These guards check every visitor (HTTP request) and only allow those who meet the security criteria to enter, ensuring that malicious visitors are blocked.

Example: Azure Security Center

Consider Azure Security Center as a comprehensive security system for your application. It continuously monitors the security status of your application, detects any suspicious activity, and provides recommendations to enhance security, ensuring that your application remains protected.

Example: Azure Key Vault

Imagine Azure Key Vault as a locked safe for your sensitive information. This safe ensures that your secrets (API keys, passwords) are securely stored and can only be accessed by authorized individuals, preventing unauthorized access.

Example: Secure Coding Practices

Think of Secure Coding Practices as building a secure house. This involves using strong materials (secure code), proper construction techniques (input validation), and secure locks (authentication) to ensure that the house is resistant to common threats like burglaries (security vulnerabilities).

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