Learning PathsCloud Security Engineer
Target Role: Cloud Security Specialist / SecOps
Cloud Security Engineer Path Blueprint
Protect identity, cloud workloads, network perimeters, and data using Zero Trust architectures, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, and Defender for Cloud.
Who is this for: Security analysts, sysadmins, and network engineers looking to specialize in cloud security, threat hunting, and Zero Trust.
What You Will Learn
Microsoft Entra ID Protection & Conditional Access
Azure Firewall Premium IDPS & TLS Inspection
Microsoft Defender for Cloud CSPM benchmarks
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM KQL threat detection & automated playbooks
Where This Path Can Take You
Cloud Security Engineer
SecOps Analyst
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cloud Compliance Engineer
Recommended Courses in this Blueprint
Sequential course roadmap to achieve mastery in this role.
FLASHCARDIntermediate to Advanced
6 WeeksAzure Networking Specialist
Deep dive into enterprise routing, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
Specialized deep-dive into Azure VNet architecture, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall Premium, User-Defined Routes, Private Link, and Network Watcher.
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Azure FirewallExpressRouteVirtual WANPrivate LinkDNS+1
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
FLASHCARDIntermediate to Advanced
8 WeeksCloud Security Engineering
Protect identity, workloads, and cloud infrastructure with Zero Trust.
Implement Microsoft Entra ID Protection, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, key vaults, network isolation, and threat hunting.
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Defender for CloudSentinelEntra IDZero TrustKey Vault+1
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)