AZ-1003 Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage are central components of many cloud architectures. Securing them properly protects sensitive data and ensures that compliance requirements are consistently met.
Key topics
- Safeguarding confidential information stored in Azure storage services.
- Implementing role-based access control and identity-driven permissions.
- Applying encryption methods and managing cryptographic key policies.
- Securing network access using service endpoints and Private Link.
- Meeting governance standards and regulatory requirements in Azure.
- Setting up security monitoring and configuring automated alerts.
Prerequisite
A working knowledge of Azure, foundational networking concepts, and familiarity with IT security principles is expected.
Target group
Suitable for system administrators, cloud engineers, security professionals, and IT staff responsible for managing Azure storage securely.
Participants who complete this course will be equipped to enforce consistent security standards across Azure storage environments.
- Determine the right number of storage accounts
- Define account parameters and settings
- Choose the appropriate creation tool
- Provision Azure Blob Storage
- Organize and create containers
- Configure access tiers
- Define data lifecycle policies
- Set replication options
- Upload data to Blob containers
- Plan and optimize storage costs
- Practice scenarios in a lab simulation
- Analyze the security posture of Azure Storage
- Generate Shared Access Signatures (SAS)
- Define URI and SAS configuration parameters
- Select an appropriate encryption method
- Set up customer-managed keys
- Apply security policies for Azure Storage
- Test the configuration in a lab simulation
- Control and restrict network access using security groups
- Connect PaaS services securely and in isolation via network endpoints
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
- Azure Files and Blob Storage are secured using access controls, encryption techniques, and proven methods tailored to real-world cloud requirements.
- Poor protection leads to data breaches, compliance failures, and significant financial damage – a structured security approach prevents these outcomes.
- Participants learn to configure secure storage accounts, manage access permissions, and protect sensitive data reliably in production environments.
- Recommended for cloud administrators, IT security managers, and professionals who manage Azure data and need to reduce security risks.
- The course focuses on identity and access management, network policies, data encryption, and monitoring tools for early threat detection.
- Applying structured security measures simplifies audits and reduces exposure to data protection and regulatory risks.
- Uncontrolled access, misconfigured permissions, and inadequately protected storage endpoints – known weaknesses that can lead to security incidents.
- Cloud security expertise is in high demand, expanding career opportunities and strengthening access to Azure and information security roles.