This repository documents my hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Security technologies through practical labs. The purpose of this repository is to build real-world cloud security skills, reinforce certification knowledge, and maintain a record of completed exercises.
The labs focus on configuring, securing, and managing Azure and Microsoft security services while documenting objectives, implementation steps, screenshots, lessons learned, and key takeaways.
- Develop practical Microsoft Azure security skills.
- Gain experience with Microsoft Entra ID administration.
- Learn Azure networking and access control.
- Practice Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Explore Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security features.
- Document each lab in a repeatable and professional manner.
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Azure Virtual Networks
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft 365 Security
Azure-Security-Labs/
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├── Assets/
│ ├── Images/
│ └── Diagrams/
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├── Microsoft-Entra/
├── Azure-Networking/
├── Identity/
├── Defender/
├── Sentinel/
├── Purview/
├── Compute/
└── Templates/
Each lab includes:
- Objective
- Prerequisites
- Environment
- Configuration Steps
- Validation
- Screenshots
- Key Concepts
- Challenges Encountered
- Lessons Learned
- References
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra ID | ⬜ |
| Identity & Authentication | ⬜ |
| Azure Networking | ⬜ |
| Defender for Cloud | ⬜ |
| Microsoft Sentinel | ⬜ |
| Microsoft Defender XDR | ⬜ |
| Microsoft Purview | ⬜ |
| Microsoft 365 Security | ⬜ |
Labs and exercises are completed using a combination of:
- Microsoft Learn
- Microsoft Learn GitHub Labs
- MSFTHub
- Microsoft Documentation
This repository is intended to demonstrate practical cloud security experience while supporting preparation for Microsoft security certifications and building a portfolio of documented Azure security work.
This repository is for educational purposes only. All labs are performed in personal learning environments or authorized lab environments. Any sensitive information, credentials, tenant details, or confidential data have been removed before publication.