Who is this program for?

This program is for you: <text variant="body1">If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity. <text variant="body1">If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.

How long does it take to complete the Professional Certificate?

It typically takes 6 months to complete the 9 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Professional Certificate?

When you complete, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to an enterprise environment including: <text variant="body1">The ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and implement threat mitigation strategies. <text variant="body1">The skills to design a secure network model and a suitable incident response plan for an enterprise. <text variant="body1">Insight into how to use Microsoft cybersecurity software products, and the measures that can be implemented to protect an enterprise from cyber threats.

What does a cybersecurity analyst do?

Cybersecurity analysts defend an organization’s hardware, software, and networks from cyberattacks, theft, loss, and unauthorized access. As part of a team, you monitor systems, evaluate threats, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.

What jobs can I get with cybersecurity skills?

Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in the field of cybersecurity. The cybersecurity skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a cybersecurity analyst. This program also prepares you for entry-level roles in information security, security compliance, and identity and access management sectors.

Will I be able to complete this course online?

This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

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Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

This course is part of Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

93%

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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.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you’ll learn about threat mitigation by following the three stages of threat modeling. The steps are: decomposing the application, determining and ranking threats, and determining countermeasures and mitigation. You’ll learn about access control, secure development, cryptography, as well as asset management. You’ll also be introduced to the types of attacks that IoT (Internet of Things) devices and services face.

At the end of this course, you’ll also complete a focused security mitigation strategy plan for a given business. This capstone project integrates the knowledge you’ll have gained from the previous courses into a standalone portfolio piece, demonstrating your new cybersecurity skills. The course will take you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain threat modeling • Discuss security conscious design • Plan threat mitigation strategies This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.

This module introduces the core principles and processes of threat modeling used to identify and mitigate security risks. You will learn how to decompose applications, analyze and rank threats, and define appropriate countermeasures. The module also explores frameworks such as STRIDE, PASTA, CVSS, and VAST, along with practical applications using Azure tools. By the end, you will be able to develop structured threat models to secure systems and infrastructure effectively.

What's included

14 videos19 readings4 assignments

14 videosTotal 100 minutes

Introduction to the course4 minutes
Threat modeling process7 minutes
Decompose the application7 minutes
Determine and rank threats7 minutes
STRIDE threat list7 minutes
Benefits of threat modeling7 minutes
Ensure application security – SANS approach7 minutes
Process for Attack Simulation and Threat Analysis (PASTA)8 minutes
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)8 minutes
Visual, Agile, and Simple Threat (VAST)8 minutes
Microsoft threat modeling tool8 minutes
Threat Modeling for Azure Virtual Networks9 minutes
Four Question framework for effective threat modeling6 minutes
Module summary: Threat modeling8 minutes

19 readingsTotal 230 minutes

Course syllabus10 minutes
Additional resources5 minutes
Determine countermeasures and mitigation10 minutes
Threat modeling10 minutes
Exercise: Create a threat model for a simple web application30 minutes
Exemplar: Create a threat model for a simple web application10 minutes
Additional resources: Introduction to threat modeling5 minutes
Cyberthreat modeling10 minutes
PASTA in depth10 minutes
CVSS Cheat sheet10 minutes
Enterprise security methodologies10 minutes
Exercise: Evaluating threats30 minutes
Exemplar: Evaluating threats10 minutes
Additional resources: Threat modeling strategies5 minutes
Activity: Building a model10 minutes
Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)10 minutes
Exercise: Web application threat modeling30 minutes
Exemplar: Web application threat modeling10 minutes
Additional resources: Threat modeling5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Module quiz: Threat modeling30 minutes
Knowledge check: Introduction to threat modeling15 minutes
Knowledge check: Threat modeling strategies15 minutes
Applying Threat Modeling Frameworks30 minutes

This module focuses on identifying modern cyber threats and applying effective mitigation strategies. You will explore threat vectors, ransomware, and vulnerabilities in infrastructure using frameworks like the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix. The module also covers IoT security risks and defense mechanisms, along with practical approaches to prevention, detection, and response. By the end, you will understand how to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies across different environments.

What's included

14 videos8 readings4 assignments

14 videosTotal 86 minutes

Understanding susceptible infrastructure7 minutes
MITRE ATT&CK Matrix overview7 minutes
MITRE ATT&CK Matrix key points7 minutes
Attack techniques4 minutes
Types of malicious software 6 minutes
Prevention, detection, and countermeasures4 minutes
What is an IoT device?7 minutes
IoT attacks5 minutes
IoT attack risk5 minutes
IoT attack prevention strategies7 minutes
Azure IoT7 minutes
Defender for IOT7 minutes
Defender for IoT: Deployment and integration6 minutes
Module summary: Advanced threats and mitigation8 minutes

8 readingsTotal 93 minutes

Understanding susceptible infrastructure in depth10 minutes
Activity: Risk assessment13 minutes
Mitigation10 minutes
Additional resources : Susceptible infrastructure5 minutes
A guide to IoT device architecture10 minutes
Exercise: IoT device analysis30 minutes
Exemplar: IoT device analysis10 minutes
Additional resources: IoT (Internet of Things) and common attacks5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Module quiz: Advanced threats and mitigation30 minutes
Knowledge check : Susceptible infrastructure15 minutes
Self-review: IoT device analysis10 minutes
Knowledge check: IoT (Internet of Things) and common attacks15 minutes

This module explores how to design secure systems using defense-in-depth strategies and secure architecture principles. You will learn to identify threat vectors, entry points, and appropriate mitigation approaches across network, data, and cloud environments. The module also covers Azure security practices, identity protection, and monitoring techniques. By the end, you will be able to design layered security strategies that protect systems from evolving threats.

What's included

13 videos9 readings4 assignments

13 videosTotal 90 minutes

Threat landscape and vectors7 minutes
Access brokers7 minutes
Mitigation approaches8 minutes
Defense in depth (DID)7 minutes
Defending your cloud infrastructure7 minutes
Azure Security: Building a network with DID7 minutes
Modern authentication7 minutes
Identity mitigation strategy5 minutes
Azure Security mitigation strategies8 minutes
Implementing network security on Azure7 minutes
Securing data on Azure7 minutes
Network security4 minutes
Module summary: Security conscious modeling8 minutes

9 readingsTotal 75 minutes

Antivirus and anti-malware10 minutes
Advanced antivirus and antimalware techniques10 minutes
Additional resources : Entry points5 minutes
Defense in depth strategy10 minutes
Identity infrastructure10 minutes
Focused defense10 minutes
Additional resources: Secure network design with defense in depth5 minutes
Monitoring Azure Security10 minutes
Additional resources: Security conscious modeling5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes

Module quiz: Security conscious modeling30 minutes
Knowledge check : Entry points15 minutes
Knowledge check : Secure network design with defense in depth15 minutes
Knowledge check: Mitigation strategies15 minutes

This module consolidates your learning through a comprehensive capstone project that applies threat modeling and mitigation strategies in a real-world scenario. You will design and implement a defense-in-depth security strategy, including identity, access, and policy configurations. The module also includes a final assessment to evaluate your understanding and readiness to apply cybersecurity concepts in professional contexts.

What's included

3 videos10 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 17 minutes

Course recap: Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts8 minutes
Capstone introduction4 minutes
Congratulations4 minutes

10 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Recap: Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst course projects10 minutes
Capstone check-in10 minutes
Stage One: Company requirements10 minutes
Stage Two: AAD set-up10 minutes
Stage Three: Roles and access10 minutes
Stage Four: AAD connections10 minutes
Stage Five: Policy implementation10 minutes
Exemplar : Capstone project10 minutes
Clean up resources10 minutes
Next steps10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 140 minutes

Self-review: Company requirements10 minutes
Self-review: AAD set-up10 minutes
Self-review: Roles and access10 minutes
Self-review: AAD connections10 minutes
Self-review: Policy implementation10 minutes
Course quiz: Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project90 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflect on learning10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This program is for you:

If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity.

If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

When you complete, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

The ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and implement threat mitigation strategies.

The skills to design a secure network model and a suitable incident response plan for an enterprise.

Insight into how to use Microsoft cybersecurity software products, and the measures that can be implemented to protect an enterprise from cyber threats.

We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.