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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

(2,189 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

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

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

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

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), Microsoft Azure, User Accounts, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Software As A Service, Active Directory, Cloud Services, and Enterprise Security

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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