Securing Infrastructure as Code with Azure Policy

Modern cloud deployments require security to be integrated directly into your development workflow rather than treated as an afterthought. This text-based course guides you through the fundamentals of securing your cloud infrastructure before it ever gets deployed. You will learn how to write secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates, integrate automated security scanning into your pipelines, and enforce compliance using policy-as-code workflows. What you'll learn: Understand foundational cloud security concepts and the shift-left security model; Configure automated IaC security scanning within DevOps pipelines to detect vulnerabilities early; Write and implement Azure Policy definitions to enforce compliance at deployment time; Apply policy-as-code workflows to manage, test, and deploy infrastructure rules safely; Analyze scan results and remediate common configuration errors in your IaC templates. The course begins with core definitions and security principles before moving into practical, step-by-step written guides on configuring scanning tools and policy rules. You will work through detailed code examples and written exercises designed to build your practical confidence. Designed for beginner cloud engineers, DevOps enthusiasts, and security professionals looking to establish a solid foundation in IaC security, this course requires no prior security experience. Start reading today to build secure, compliant cloud environments from the very first line of code.