Specialization

Cloud Security Engineer

Master enterprise cloud security with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Wiz — CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, attack path analysis, cloud compliance, threat detection and incident response.

Duration4 Weeks
LevelIntermediate
FormatLive Online

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will learn

1

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud operations

3

Wiz CNAPP and attack path analysis

4

Cloud threat detection and incident response

Curriculum

Module 1 · Cloud Security Fundamentals

Cloud computing, shared responsibility model, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, cloud threat landscape, Azure security fundamentals, cloud security architecture

Module 2 · Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

CSPM fundamentals, secure score, security recommendations, continuous and regulatory compliance, misconfiguration detection, asset inventory

Module 3 · Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Defender plans, secure score, regulatory compliance dashboard, cloud recommendations, attack path analysis, security alerts, CWPP

Module 4 · Wiz Cloud Security Platform

Wiz architecture, CNAPP overview, attack path analysis, risk prioritization, vulnerability and exposure management, compliance dashboard

Module 5 · Cloud Native Application Protection (CNAPP)

CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, DSPM, runtime protection, container and Kubernetes security

Module 6 · Identity & Data Protection

Entra ID integration, cloud IAM, least privilege, managed identity, secrets management, data encryption, Key Vault

Module 7 · Cloud Threat Detection & Incident Response

Cloud threat detection, Defender alerts, incident investigation, Sentinel integration, cloud forensics, threat hunting, executive reporting

Module 8 · Capstone Project

Deploy Defender for Cloud, configure Wiz, improve secure score, identify cloud risks, secure workloads, threat investigation, executive report

Tools covered: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz CNAPP, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor

Program experience

Each cohort combines instructor-led sessions, guided practice, weekly assignments, capstone work and career preparation.