If you’re serious about information security, you should consider gaining a Microsoft qualification.
ISO 27001 is often considered the go-to qualification for information security professionals. But the changing way organisations operate means it’s becoming increasingly valuable to pair a strong understanding of the Standard with a Microsoft certification.
Microsoft 365 and Azure are used by 258 million people worldwide, as well as more than a million organisations.
Meanwhile, the (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2021 found that 72% of cyber security professionals are required by their organisation to earn certifications.
There’s a huge demand for qualified administrators and cyber security professionals. Those roles come with opportunities for career progression and generous salaries.
Cloud security with Microsoft Azure
Cloud security is an essential part of the way businesses operate, yet related security practices are lacking.
It’s a flaw that many in the industry have acknowledged. The (ISC)2 study found that 40% of cyber security professionals plan to develop their Cloud security skills in the next two years.
The most comprehensive advice comes via ISO 27017, the international security standard for Cloud services. It’s part of the ISO 27000 family of information security standards, and you should adopt it in line with ISO 27001.
But when organisations are dealing with Cloud services provided by Microsoft, it makes sense to gain the requisite training straight from the source.
Most organisations that use Cloud services do so with Microsoft Azure. It’s the platform for delivering Microsoft Office 365 client services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and the Office applications.
IT Governance’s Azure learning pathway helps you gain the skills you need to configure, deploy and secure Microsoft Azure services.
The pathway is also suitable for those who plan to develop a specialised career as a Microsoft Azure administrator or security engineer.
Potential job roles include IT support executive, IT support manager, system administrator, Azure administrator, security operations analyst, and identity and access admin manager.
Getting started
The ideal starting point is the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Training Course, which delivers a foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) qualification.
You can build on this qualification with the Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 training course before taking the career-defining Microsoft Azure Security Engineer AZ-500.
As an official Microsoft partner, we offer everything you need to achieve a globally recognised Microsoft certification in less than a week.
