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Azure Security Fundamentals

Understanding the fundamentals of securing resources and services is critical to a successful Azure environment. This course will teach you how to protect resources, encrypt data, and ensure regulatory compliance using core Azure security tools.

Beginner
28m
(2)

Created by Landon Fowler

Last Updated May 19, 2025

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Azure Security Fundamentals

Understanding the fundamentals of securing resources and services is critical to a successful Azure environment. This course will teach you how to protect resources, encrypt data, and ensure regulatory compliance using core Azure security tools.

Beginner
28m
(2)

Created by Landon Fowler

Last Updated May 19, 2025

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What you'll learn

Securing cloud resources can be overwhelming for beginners, especially when navigating tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud and understanding compliance requirements. In this course, Azure Security Fundamentals, you’ll learn to enhance the security and compliance of Azure environments. First, you’ll explore how to leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor and protect your resources from threats. Next, you’ll discover how to configure encryption for data at rest and in transit to safeguard sensitive information. Finally, you’ll learn how to ensure regulatory compliance using Azure tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Azure security needed to protect your cloud resources and meet compliance standards with confidence.

Azure Security Fundamentals
Beginner
28m
(2)
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Landon Fowler - Pluralsight course - Azure Security Fundamentals
Landon Fowler
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Landon genuinely enjoys technology and helping people make the most of it. He has served in various roles across IT for more than 20 years but specializes in data, believing it to be the cornerstone of all technology and a driver of innovation across every area of IT. Cloud and automation are also key areas of focus and enjoyment. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering with his church, and diving into a good book, movie, or video game. He loves a good adventure in any form. You can learn more at www.landonfowler.com

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