Microsoft Certified – Azure Security Engineer Associate

Intermediate Level

Demonstrate the skills needed to implement security controls, maintain an organization’s security posture, and identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification validates that you have subject matter expertise implementing security controls and threat protection, managing identity and access, and protecting data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments as part of an end-to-end infrastructure. If your responsibilities as part of a larger team include maintaining the security posture, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools, implementing threat protection, and responding to security incident escalations, this could be the certification for you.

Protect data, apps, & infrastructure quickly with built-in security services in Azure that include unparalleled security intelligence to help identify rapidly evolving threats early.

This course provides IT Security Professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain an organization’s security posture, and identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.

This course includes security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications and security operations. Through instructor-led labs and case-based learning, participants will gain deep architectural insights into securing complex, hybrid environments.

AZ-500T00:
Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

22-25 Sep 2025 | 1-4 Dec 2025

RM3,000 – RM3,374

  • Exam code: AZ-500
  • Duration: 100 minutes
  • Format: Case studies, scenario-based MCQs
  • Passing Score: 700 / 1000
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Price: $83 USD*
  • Delivery: Online via Pearson VUE
  • Validity: Renewable annually via online assessment

Skills measured:

  • Secure identity and access

  • Secure Azure using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel

  • Secure networking 
  • Secure compute, storage, and databases

Who is this for?

  • Azure Administrators 
  • Azure Security Engineers

  • Azure Solution Architects

Solidify Your Defense: Master Identity, Threat Response & Compliance with Azure Security Engineer Associate

According to a 2024 Skillsoft report, the Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ‑500) role ranks as one of the top-paying Microsoft certifications at approximately US $86,156 per year.

(Skillsoft IT Skills and Salary Report 2024)

Microsoft announces US$2.2 billion investment to fuel Malaysia’s cloud and AI transformation. Investment includes building digital infrastructure, creating AI skilling opportunities, establishing a national AI Centre of Excellence, and enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities.

(Microsoft Build: AI Day 2 May 2024)

Microsoft invests US $1 billion annually in Azure cybersecurity, backed by 3,500+ security engineers constantly fine-tuning those approaches they learn from each cyberattack.

(Microsoft – Securing the Cloud)

Implement & manage enterprise-grade Azure security

Gain the skills to configure and monitor security controls across Azure, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments—including threat protection, regulatory compliance, and posture management using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Validate core Azure security expertise

Certification confirms proficiency in regulatory compliance, identity and access, network protection, data/application shield, and vulnerability remediation—central domains of an Azure Security Engineer.

Accelerate your cloud career

Microsoft-certified professionals across all Azure tracks consistently report faster career growth and expanded opportunities in high-demand fields.

Boost employability and visibility

As businesses fiercely compete for certified Azure professionals, having AZ‑500 strengthens your resume, improves screening rates, and positions you as a trusted expert.

Why choose Trainocate?

As an authorized Microsoft Training Partner and winner of the 2024 Microsoft Training Partner of the Year award, Trainocate offers expert-led training and access to industry-recognized resources, ensuring you are fully equipped to pursue your certification. With our support, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in Microsoft Security.

FAQs

The AZ‑500 exam officially verifies your ability to implement, manage, and monitor security for Azure, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. You’ll be tested on managing security posture, threat protection, vulnerability remediation, identity & access controls, network, storage, compute, data/app security, and DevOps security—aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB)

While there are no mandatory prerequisites or passing of AZ‑104 or AZ‑900, you should have practical experience in Azure administration, strong familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and exposure to core Azure resources such as compute, networking, and storage.
AZ‑500 ensures that key security and compliance controls are implemented correctly as your cloud footprint scales. Certified engineers help:

  • Enforce identity controls like conditional access & Privileged Identity Management
  • Monitor and remediate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Pro Tip: Incorporate AZ‑500 into your architecture roadmap to reduce audit friction.

AZ‑500 ensures that Azure security engineers can:

  • Define conditional access policies, PIM/multi‑factor authentication, and network segmentation
  • Actively monitor threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel tools
  • Maintain a strong compliance posture for local regulations like PDPA

Pro Tip: Integrate AZ‑500 training within your digital transformation roadmap to meet MDEC and Microsoft Solutions Partner requirements.

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