Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100: Ace the SC-100 exam and develop cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies - Softcover

Dwayne Natwick; Graham Gold; Abu Zobayer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1836208510 ISBN 13: 9781836208518

Verlag: Packt Publishing, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Unlock your potential to pass the SC-100 exam by mastering advanced cloud security strategies, designing zero-trust architectures, and evaluating cybersecurity frameworks with this latest exam guide

Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, the eBook PDF

Key Features

• Gain a deep understanding of all topics covered in the latest SC-100 exam
• Advance your knowledge of architecting and evaluating cybersecurity services to tackle day-to-day challenges
• Get certified with ease through mock tests with exam-level difficulty
• Benefit from practical examples that will help you put your new knowledge to work

Book Description

This Second Edition of Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100 is a comprehensive guide that will help cybersecurity professionals design and evaluate the cybersecurity architecture of Microsoft cloud services. Packed with practice questions, mock exams, interactive flashcards, and invaluable exam tips, this comprehensive resource gives you everything you need to conquer the SC-100 exam with confidence.

This book will take you through designing a strategy for a cybersecurity architecture and evaluating the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) of the architecture of both cloud-only and hybrid infrastructures. You'll discover how to implement zero trust principles, enhance security operations, and elevate your organization's security posture.

By the end of this book, you'll be fully equipped to plan, design, and assess cybersecurity frameworks for Microsoft cloud environments—and pass the SC-100 exam with flying colors. Ready to take your cybersecurity expertise to the next level? This guide is your key to success.

What you will learn

• Design a zero-trust strategy and architecture
• Evaluate GRC technical and security operation strategies
• Apply encryption standards for data protection
• Utilize Microsoft Defender tools to assess and enhance security posture
• Translate business goals into actionable security requirements
• Assess and mitigate security risks using industry benchmarks and threat intelligence
• Optimize security operations using SIEM and SOAR technologies
• Securely manage secrets, keys, and certificates in cloud environments

Who this book is for

This book targets is for IT professionals pursuing the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert SC-100 certification. Familiarity with the principles of administering core features and services within Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and on-premises related technologies (server, active directory, networks) are needed. Prior knowledge of integration of these technologies with each other will also be beneficial.

Table of Contents

1. Cybersecurity in the cloud
2. Build an overall security strategy and architecture
3. Design a security operations strategy
4. Design an identity security strategy
5. Design a regulatory compliance strategy
6. Evaluate security posture and recommend technical strategies to manage risk
7. Design a strategy for securing server and client endpoints
8. Design a strategy for securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
9. Specify security requirements for applications
10. Design a strategy for securing data

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Dwayne Natwick is the Global Principal Cloud Security Lead at Atos, a multi-cloud GSI. He has been working in IT, security design, and architecture for over 30 years. His love of teaching led him to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Regional Lead and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Dwayne has a master's degree in Business IT from Walsh College, the CISSP and CCSP certifications from ISC2, and 18 Microsoft certifications, including Identity and Access Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, and Microsoft 365 Security Administrator. Dwayne can be found providing and sharing information on social media, at industry conferences, on his blog site, and on his YouTube channel. Originally from Maryland, Dwayne currently resides in Michigan with his wife and three children.

Graham Gold is a Senior Cloud Security Engineer at Admiral Group. He has 27 years' experience in financial services IT, now specializing in cloud security as of 2020. He has been instrumental in designing, building, securing, and running complex systems at enterprise scale across mainframes, Windows, Linux, and networks, on both on-premises systems and cloud platforms. He is a multi-cloud certified professional, holding the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, Google Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer, and Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect certifications. Graham is passionate about identity security and privileged access management, and loves to help his colleagues and community, sharing his knowledge on his blog and across social media platforms. Outside of work, he lives in Scotland with his wife and cats, and they share a love of world travel.

Abu Zobayer works as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, bringing over two decades of experience in the IT industry. Over the course of his career, he has taken on various key roles, such as Principal Microsoft Technical Trainer and Senior Customer Engineer. His credentials include a range of certifications: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, and Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Abu holds a master's degree in cybersecurity from the University of Texas. He has played a crucial role in designing, deploying, and securing advanced cloud architectures, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions for enterprise-level clients. Abu has a strong interest in cybersecurity and cloud innovations, and he frequently shares his expertise through training programs and community initiatives. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys experimenting with new technologies and spending quality time with his family in San Antonio, Texas.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Packt Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• ISBN 10: 1836208510
• ISBN 13: 9781836208518
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 300
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar