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Certified Azure Penetration Tester

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price $1,900
Hackers Academy
Beginner / Intermediate
3 Days
Security Operations & Incident Response
Sun 6 Dec - Tue 8 Dec
price $1,900
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Online, Available in English and Arabic

Overview:

This course is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Azure penetration testing, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to assess and secure Azure cloud environments. Participants will learn the principles of penetration testing, Azure architecture, common vulnerabilities, and practical techniques to identify and mitigate security risks within Azure deployments.

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services, securing cloud environments becomes paramount. Azure, Microsoft's cloud platform, is widely used across industries, making it a prime target for cyber threats. Penetration testing is a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities before they are exploited by malicious actors. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure penetration testing for beginners, covering theoretical concepts, hands-on exercises, and practical strategies to breaching the Azure cloud.
 

Topics:

  • Intro to Azure and architecture overview.
  • Recon and enumeration.
  • Initial access using different techniques.
  • Enumerating and hacking storage accounts.
  • Bypassing defenses like Conditional Access and MFA.
  • RBAC, IAM and abusing both.
  • Abusing service principals for privilege escalation and persistence.
  • Abusing Azure VMs for initial access, privilege escalation and lateral movement.
  • Circumventing network security.

Target Audience

  • Entry-level cybersecurity professionals interested in cloud security.
  • IT professionals responsible for Azure deployments and security.
  • Students or individuals looking to start a career in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud environments.
  • Security enthusiasts seeking to expand their knowledge of Azure penetration testing.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain a fundamental understanding of Azure security principles and challenges.
  • Learn essential penetration testing concepts and techniques applicable to Azure environments.
  • Acquire hands-on experience through practical labs and exercises.
  • Enhance your skills in identifying and mitigating common Azure vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare for career opportunities in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud security.

  • Increased awareness of cloud security best practices.

  • Ability to contribute to the security posture of Azure deployments within organizations.

  • Enhanced career prospects in cybersecurity, particularly in roles related to cloud security and penetration testing.