AZ-500retired exam · Microsoft · intermediate
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Exam retired AZ-500 was retired on August 31, 2026. The course is kept for reference and for learners already enrolled. Preparing for the current exam? Go to SC-500 →
Prepare for the AZ-500 Azure Security certification. Master Entra ID security, Azure Defender, Key Vault, network security, and security operations.
- 3 hours
- 16 lessons
- 6 modules
- 50-question practice exam
- updated May 2026
Mapped to the AZ-500 exam guide
Every module is tagged with the exam domain it covers.
Try it before you sign up
Read a full lesson and answer 2 questions from the Module 1 quiz. No account needed.
Azure Identity Security
6 modules, 16 lessons
Module 1 is free — lessons, hands-on walkthrough and quiz. The course ends with a 50-question practice exam.
- readAzure Identity Security15 min
- quizQuiz: Identity Security8 min
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No celebrity instructor — here is exactly what goes into the course instead.
- 01 Follows the official AZ-500 exam guide — every module is tagged with the exam domain it covers.
- 02 6 module quizzes and a 50-question practice exam — every answer comes with an explanation.
- 03 Last updated May 2026.
- 04 Any module can become a hands-on lab in Labs Studio.
What you'll be able to do
- 01 Secure Azure identities with Entra ID
- 02 Implement Azure network security controls
- 03 Protect data with Key Vault and encryption, and manage privileged access with PIM
- 04 Use Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- 05 Monitor and respond with Microsoft Sentinel
- — AZ-104 Azure Administrator or equivalent
- — Basic security knowledge
Before you start AZ-500
Is this course current for the AZ-500 exam?
It follows the current AZ-500 exam guide — all 4 exam domains, with the weights shown on this page, and was last updated May 2026.
How do I book the AZ-500 exam, and what does it cost?
You book it directly with Microsoft. The official exam page lists the current fee, format, length and passing score, which can vary by country.
Is this an exam dump?
No. The lessons and quiz questions are written to teach the exam objectives, and every answer comes with an explanation. Real exam questions (“dumps”) break the exam provider’s candidate agreement and can cost you the certification.
What do I need for the hands-on walkthroughs?
An Azure subscription — a free account works for most walkthroughs. Delete what you create when you finish so you don’t keep paying.
How long does it take?
About 3 hours of lessons, videos and hands-on walkthroughs across 6 modules, plus a 50-question practice exam.
What’s free?
Module 1 in full — lessons, hands-on walkthrough and quiz — with no card required. Any paid plan (from $8.99/mo) unlocks all 6 modules and the practice exam, and starts with a 14-day free trial.
Start AZ-500 with Module 1 free.
No card required. Unlock every module and the practice exam from $8.99/mo when you’re ready.