LEARNING PATH

Cloud and AI security engineer path

Engineers who secure Azure workloads, networks, data and AI services.

Goal: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (Associate). 2 to 3 exams, about 8–22 weeks with our study plans.

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The path, step by step

  1. Optional start: skip if you know the basics

    SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

    The security vocabulary and Microsoft's security services at a glance. · leads to Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals · study plan: 3 weeks or 6 weeks

    Cover of SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  2. Our suggestion

    AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

    Not required, but securing Azure is much easier once you can build in it. · leads to Azure Administrator Associate · study plan: 4 weeks or 8 weeks

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    Ultra Transcenders AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

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  3. Required

    SC-500: Implementing End-to-End Security Controls for Cloud and AI Workloads

    Identity, network, compute, data and AI workload security, end to end. · leads to Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate · study plan: 4 weeks or 8 weeks

    Cover of SC-500: Implementing End-to-End Security Controls for Cloud and AI Workloads

Microsoft requires: SC-500. Everything else is our advice on the order that makes each exam easier. The time is a rough guide: the shorter plans suit people who already work with the technology, the longer ones people who are new to it. Certification details on Microsoft Learn.

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