About This Certification

The AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification validates skills in implementing security controls, maintaining the security posture, managing identity and access, and protecting data, applications, and networks in Azure environments. It is ideal for Azure Security Engineers.

Exam Overview

The AZ-500 exam consists of 40–60 questions with a 150-minute time limit. Question types include multiple-choice, case studies, drag-and-drop, and hands-on labs. A minimum score of 700/1000 is required. Available at Pearson VUE and online.

Exam Domains & Weighting

Domain	Description	Weight
Manage Identity & Access	Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, external identities, and managed identities	30.0%
Secure Networking	Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Azure Front Door, and VPN security	20.0%
Secure Compute, Storage & Databases	Defender for Cloud, security baselines, AKS security, storage encryption, SQL security, and Key Vault	25.0%
Manage Security Operations	Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM/SOAR, Defender for Cloud alerts, compliance monitoring, and incident response	25.0%