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Validates the skills to implement, manage, and monitor security for Azure, hybrid, and multicloud environments, including identity, platform protection, data, applications, and security operations.
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About this exam
AZ-500 is an associate-level exam for Azure security engineers who implement and manage identity, network, compute, storage, data, and application security controls and respond to threats across Azure and hybrid environments.
Who should take this exam
Azure security engineers responsible for managing an organization's security posture, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, and implementing threat protection.
Career benefits
Earns the Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, valued for cloud security engineering and operations roles.
How to prepare
Build hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure networking, and complete the Microsoft Learn AZ-500 learning paths.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD $165 (varies by region)
Valid forCertification is valid for one year and can be renewed for free online.
Length120 minutes
Questions on exam50
Passing score700 out of 1000
FormatMultiple choice, multiple response, case studies, and drag-and-drop; number of questions varies (typically 40-60).
Practice questions200
Objectives4
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What's covered
1. Manage identity and access
25–30%Manage Microsoft Entra identities, authentication, authorization, and application access.
2. Secure networking
20–25%Plan and implement security for virtual networks and private access.
3. Secure compute, storage, and databases
20–25%Plan and implement security for compute, storage, and database resources.
4. Manage security operations
25–30%Plan and implement security monitoring, governance, and threat protection with Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
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