Securing Azure Subscriptions with Defender for Cloud

Securing cloud infrastructure is a top priority for modern organizations, yet configuring effective monitoring can feel overwhelming. This course guides you through the foundational steps of protecting your Azure environment using Defender for Cloud. You will transition from understanding basic cloud security concepts to actively configuring posture management and threat protection across your subscriptions. What you'll learn: Understand core cloud security posture management (CSPM) and zero-trust principles; Configure Defender for Cloud across your Azure subscriptions to establish a security baseline; Analyze security recommendations to identify and remediate vulnerabilities; Manage regulatory compliance standards and track your secure score; Enable enhanced threat protection features for cloud workloads. The course starts with essential security terminology and foundational definitions before moving into step-by-step written walkthroughs. You will read clear explanations, analyze configuration scenarios, and learn how to apply security best practices directly to your subscriptions. This course is designed for IT beginners, aspiring cloud administrators, and security newcomers, with no prior cloud security experience required. Start reading today to build a safer, more resilient cloud environment.