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Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
Microsoft

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

Launch your career as a cybersecurity analyst. Build job-ready skills – and must-have AI skills – for an in-demand career. Earn a credential from Microsoft. No prior experience required.

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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(2,201 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Understand the cybersecurity landscape and learn core concepts foundational to security, compliance, and identity solutions.

  • Understand the vulnerabilities of an organizations network and mitigate attacks on network infrastructures to protect data.

  • Develop and implement threat mitigation strategies by applying effective cybersecurity measures within an Azure environment.

  • Demonstrate your new skills with a capstone project and prepare for the industry-recognized Microsoft SC-900 Certification exam. 

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177 practice exercises

Earn 50% off your Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Exam (SC-900)

Professional Certificate - 9 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify various components of a computer system.

  • Explain the way in which computer components interact with an operating system.

  • Describe the basics of the cybersecurity landscape and various business computing environments.

  • NEW [optional] introduction to Generative AI

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Servers, Business Systems, Computer Systems, Information Systems Security, Computer Hardware, Enterprise Security, Patch Management, Generative AI, Computer Architecture, and Security Awareness

What you'll learn

  • How to set up a cloud computing environment, virtual machines and cloud services.

  • How to set up common network infrastructure and monitoring.

  • How to use network security components, approaches and mitigation.

  • How to produce a coherent expansion plan for a business enterprise to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Computer Networking, Network Security, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, and Cloud Services

What you'll learn

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the constantly evolving world of cyber threats, including the types of attacks and vulnerabilities that exist.

  • Explore different encryption algorithms and their various applications, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each type.

  • Gain an understanding of key concepts in security and compliance, such as risk assessment, defense models, and regulatory requirements.

Skills you'll gain

Encryption, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Threat Detection, Authentications, and Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Enterprise Security, Authentications, Active Directory, Cloud Services, Software As A Service, and Microsoft Azure

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Network Security, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Endpoint Security, Event Management, Microsoft Azure, Encryption, Security Controls, Threat Management, and Cybersecurity

What you'll learn

  • How to work with the tools associated with security testing within a cloud environment.

  • How to execute penetration testing on a cloud platform.

  • How to create a penetration test plan.

Skills you'll gain

Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Microsoft Azure, Firewall, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Exploitation techniques, System Testing, Security Testing, Network Security, and Vulnerability Assessments

What you'll learn

  • Learn about data and record management, Information security, standards and policy formation, and implementation.

  • Explore cloud adoption frameworks and regulatory compliance frameworks.

  • Learn how to use available tools for compliance management.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Management, Data Governance, Security Controls, Threat Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cloud Computing, Records Management, Information Privacy, and Security Management

What you'll learn

  • How to manage and reduce the risk of threats to an organization or system.

  • How to mitigate common cyber threats using various tools and strategies.

  • How to develop strategies to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

Skills you'll gain

Threat Modeling, Internet Of Things, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Identity and Access Management, Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Asset Management, and Application Security

What you'll learn

  • Describe the various security, compliance, and identity concepts.

  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft’s identity and access management solutions.

  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security and compliance solutions.

  • NEW [optional] introduction to Generative AI

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Generative AI, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Data Governance, Threat Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scenario Testing, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Authentications

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When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

 
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This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution. 

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