Secure your Cloud Data (Coursera)

This course is part of a Specialization intended for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in all phases of cloud development from requirements, definition, and design; to development, deployment, and maintenance; to performance tuning and monitoring. It is ideal for anyone interested in preparing for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam. By the end of this program you will be ready to take and sign-up for the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.
Course 7 of 8 in the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204 Test Prep Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Protect workloads in Microsoft Azure
In this module, you'll learn about some of the security tools that can help keep your infrastructure and data safe when you work in the cloud. This module is the start of your journey into the world of application security, with the top five defenses for web applications. You will learn how to secure your web applications on Azure and protect your apps against the most common and dangerous web application attacks.

WEEK 2
Protect data and accounts in Microsoft Azure
In this module, you will learn how to set up policies to classify, retain, and protect your cloud-based data. You will see how Azure Storage provides multilayered security to protect your data. Find out how to use access keys, to secure networks, and to use Advanced Threat Protection to proactively monitor your system. You will also look at how Azure Key Vault provides a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it's being stored.

WEEK 3
Secure resources in Microsoft Azure
Storing and handling secrets, encryption keys, and certificates directly is risky, and every usage introduces the possibility of unintentional data exposure. In this module, you will learn how to use Azure Key Vault to provide a secure storage area for managing all your app secrets so you can properly encrypt your data in transit or while it's being stored. You will also learn how to learn how to use Azure RBAC to manage access to resources in Azure.

WEEK 4
Secure your Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database is a great service for the storage of relational data, and there are a number of built-in capabilities you can use to ensure your data is secure and practice defense in depth. In this module, you will look at ways to secure your SQL database by configuring the database firewall, securing access, encrypting communication, and other techniques for database security. With this layered approach, you can help ensure your data is secure.

WEEK 5
Practice exam
In this module, you will take a practice exam that covers key skills measured in the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.