Securing cloud workloads is a fundamental requirement for any organization using Azure. The Secure Azure Services and Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Regulatory Compliance Controls training (SC-5002) teaches you in one day to deploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect your Azure resources. You will implement cloud security posture management (CSPM), enable workload protection plans, configure regulatory compliance assessments, and remediate security recommendations.
Delivered by an MCT-certified trainer at ITTA in Geneva or Lausanne, this SC-5002 training is entirely hands-on with labs on the official Microsoft cloud environment. You will configure Defender for Cloud from scratch, enable protection plans for servers, databases, storage, and containers, and validate compliance against regulatory standards such as PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. This training prepares for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential.
Module 1: Examine Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance standards
Module 2: Enable Defender for Cloud on your Azure subscription
Module 3: Filter network traffic with a network security group using the Azure portal
Module 4: Collect guest operating system monitoring data from Azure and hybrid virtual machines using Azure Monitor Agent
Module 5: Explore just-in-time virtual machine access
Module 6: Configure Azure Key Vault networking settings
Module 7: Connect an Azure SQL server using an Azure Private Endpoint using the Azure portal
Cloud security has become an absolute priority for Swiss businesses. With the acceleration of migration to Azure, IT teams face a significant challenge: protecting hybrid and multi-cloud environments while complying with increasingly strict regulatory frameworks. Microsoft Defender for Cloud addresses precisely this issue by offering a unified platform for cloud security posture management (CSPM) and workload protection (CWP). The SC-5002 training allows you to master this essential tool in a practical framework, guided by Microsoft MCT certified trainers in Geneva or Lausanne.
Cloud Security Posture Management is the first pillar of Microsoft Defender for Cloud. During this training, you will learn to activate the CSPM capability to gain complete visibility over your Azure resources. The Secure Score, a central indicator of your security posture, allows you to quickly identify weaknesses in your infrastructure and prioritize corrective actions. You will discover how to interpret each recommendation, understand its impact on your overall score, and apply corrections methodically. This structured approach is particularly valuable for organizations in Switzerland that must justify their security level to regulators or business partners.
Beyond assessment, Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides active protection for your workloads. The SC-5002 training covers activating Defender plans specific to each resource type. You will configure server protection to detect threats on your virtual machines, storage protection to identify suspicious access to your Azure storage accounts, and SQL database protection to detect injections and abnormal behaviors. You will also explore container and container registry protection, a growing concern for modern Kubernetes-based architectures. Each Defender plan is activated and configured in the official Microsoft labs, ensuring you gain practical experience directly transferable to your professional environment.
Regulatory compliance is a major challenge for companies based in Geneva, Lausanne, or elsewhere in Switzerland. Microsoft Defender for Cloud integrates compliance dashboards that automatically assess your Azure resources against recognized standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, or CIS benchmarks. You will learn to add custom standards, generate detailed compliance reports, and track the evolution of your compliance level over time. This continuous audit capability considerably simplifies preparation for certifications and security reviews, a concrete advantage for IT teams that must report regularly to their management.
This training is entirely based on official Microsoft materials (MOC) and Microsoft cloud labs. You will work in a real Azure environment where you will configure Defender for Cloud end-to-end. Exercises include activating protection plans, remediating security alerts, configuring continuous data export to a Log Analytics workspace, and setting up automation workflows for incident response. This hands-on approach, guided by experienced MCT trainers, allows you to validate your skills on concrete cases and leave with a methodology that can be applied immediately.
The SC-5002 training prepares for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential, a practical validation of your technical skills. Unlike traditional certifications based on a theoretical exam, the Applied Skills credential assesses your ability to perform concrete tasks in a lab environment. You will need to demonstrate that you can configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud, apply security recommendations, and bring Azure resources into compliance. This practical assessment format is particularly suited to professionals who want to prove their operational expertise to their employer or clients.
This training is designed for Azure administrators, security engineers, cloud architects, and compliance officers who want to master Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Prior knowledge of Azure fundamentals and cloud security concepts is recommended. ITTA, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Switzerland, offers this training in-person in Geneva and Lausanne as well as virtually, with personalized guidance and official Microsoft course materials.
What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud and what is it used for?
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a Microsoft cloud security platform that provides security posture management (CSPM) and workload protection (CWP). It continuously monitors your Azure resources, detects threats, and provides remediation recommendations to strengthen your security.
Does the SC-5002 training prepare for a Microsoft certification?
The SC-5002 training prepares for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential, which is a practical skills validation. It is not a traditional certification but a lab-based assessment where you must perform concrete configuration and security tasks in Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
What are the prerequisites for this training?
Knowledge of Azure fundamentals (portal, resource groups, subscriptions) and basic cloud security concepts is recommended. Experience with Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, or databases is an asset.
What is the difference between the Secure Score and compliance reports in Defender for Cloud?
The Secure Score is an overall indicator that measures your Azure security posture as a percentage, based on applied recommendations. Compliance reports assess your resources against specific standards such as ISO 27001 or PCI DSS, with a level of detail suitable for audits.
Does this training cover container protection?
Yes, the SC-5002 training covers container and container registry protection with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including vulnerability detection in images and monitoring of suspicious activities within clusters.
Where can I take this training in Switzerland?
ITTA offers the SC-5002 training in-person in Geneva and Lausanne, as well as virtually. All formats include access to Microsoft cloud labs and official course materials, with guidance from MCT trainers.
How long is the SC-5002 training and what is the format?
The SC-5002 training lasts one day. It combines theoretical presentations and hands-on exercises in Microsoft cloud labs to allow you to apply each concept immediately.
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