Secure Azure identities, networks, data and AI workloads, run security operations with Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, and prepare for the SC-500 exam.
What is Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500)?
Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500) is an associate-level, 2-month instructor-led course that prepares you for the SC-500 exam at INFOTICS Academy. Delivery: Live online / on campus. The fee is shared individually after you apply. Register your interest and we will tell you when the next intake opens.
Every organization moving to Azure needs someone who can keep it safe. Cloud and AI Security Engineers protect identities and privileged access, segment and filter networks, encrypt data, harden compute and containers, and detect and respond to threats, now including the AI services businesses are adopting.
This course follows the SC-500 skills outline in a live Azure subscription. Each module ends with a hands-on lab, and the course closes with a simulated attack that you detect and triage end to end.
Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500) at a glance
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500)
Exam code
SC-500
Vendor / track
Microsoft
Level
Associate
Duration
2 Months
Delivery
Live online / on campus
Exam voucher
Up to 30% off the Microsoft exam (Pearson VUE) INFOTICS reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without prior notice. Please confirm the current offer with an advisor when you enroll.
Course fee
Shared after you apply (personalized quote)
Attendance for certificate
At least 75%
Last updated
Exam outline checked
Updated outline: SC-500 succeeds AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), which Microsoft retired on 31 August 2026. It keeps the Azure security skills and adds the security of AI workloads.
Why is Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500) worth it?
Companies are moving their servers and applications to Microsoft Azure and need people who can run and secure them.
These are official Microsoft role-based certifications, recognized by employers in Pakistan, the Gulf and abroad.
Cloud work is done online, which also opens remote and freelance opportunities.
Exam voucher offer through INFOTICS: Up to 30% off the Microsoft exam (Pearson VUE). INFOTICS reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without prior notice. Please confirm the current offer with an advisor when you enroll.
Get AZ-104 + SC-500 in one enrollmentAzure Cloud Admin + Security Engineer — Career Accelerator: both certifications, one schedule, Fee on request.
Protect identities with Microsoft Entra ID Protection, Conditional Access, MFA and Privileged Identity Management
Segment and filter networks with NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAF, DDoS protection and Private Link
Secure data with Key Vault, encryption, storage and database security features
Harden virtual machines, containers and App Service workloads
Secure Azure AI and Microsoft Foundry workloads
Detect and respond to threats with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
Who is this course for?
Designed for
Azure administrators moving into security, security analysts who need cloud skills, and engineers responsible for securing AI and data platforms.
Prerequisites
Azure administration skills at AZ-104 level (identities, networking, compute and storage). New to Azure? Take the Azure Cloud Admin + Security Engineer Career Accelerator instead.
What is in the curriculum?
6 modules · 23 recorded lessons and labs. Live classes follow the same order; recordings and slides unlock in your learner account after you enroll.
Module 1 Identity and access security5 lessons
Protect identities and privileged access.
Microsoft Entra ID protection and Conditional Access
Multi-factor authentication and passwordless sign-in
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Managed identities and application registrations
Lab: enforce least-privilege accessLab
Module 2 Network security5 lessons
Protect network perimeters and traffic.
NSGs, ASGs and network segmentation
Azure Firewall and Firewall Policy
Web Application Firewall and DDoS protection
Private Link, private endpoints and service endpoints
Lab: build a segmented, firewalled networkLab
Module 3 Compute, storage and data security4 lessons
Secure workloads and data.
Azure Key Vault: keys, secrets and certificates
Disk encryption and confidential computing overview
Storage security, SAS and immutable storage
Database and container security
Module 4 AI workload security3 lessons
Secure the AI services the business adopts.
Securing Azure AI and Microsoft Foundry workloads
Data protection and access for AI applications
Monitoring AI workloads for misuse
Module 5 Security operations4 lessons
Detect, respond and stay compliant.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Secure Score
Regulatory compliance and Azure Policy initiatives
Microsoft Sentinel: data connectors, analytics rules, incidents
Lab: detect and triage a simulated attackLab
Module 6 Revision and exam readiness2 lessons
Prepare for SC-500.
SC-500 domain revision
Timed practice assessments on this platformLab
Which hands-on labs come with this course?
1 lab on real machines or real consoles, checked for you. The rest open in your learner portal after you enroll.
Small batches with attendance recorded every session. A 75% attendance record is required for the completion certificate.
Recorded lessons and materials
Catch up on any class and revise from recordings, slides and PDFs in the LMS.
Guided hands-on labs
Scenario-based lab work you complete and submit evidence for.
Proctored mock exam
A 91-minute timed assessment with domain-level scoring and controlled retakes.
Verified digital badge and certificate
Earn a shareable badge and a QR-verified certificate, each with a public verification page.
Career portal access
CV and portfolio profile, job board and employer visibility for your verified credentials.
Independent training provider: this course prepares you for the SC-500 exam. The exam itself is sat and paid for separately with the certifying body. INFOTICS badges and certificates are training credentials, not vendor certifications.
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Certificate and digital badgeIssued the moment you pass, with your name, score and the skills you proved.
Add to LinkedIn in one clickRecruiters see a verified credential, not a screenshot.
Verifiable by QR and IDEvery credential has a live public page that employers can check in seconds.
How do you join?
Step 1Try it freeBook a free demo class or ask an advisor on WhatsApp: fee, timings and installments, no obligation.
Step 2Reserve your seatApply online; an advisor confirms your personalized fee. Your place is activated once 50% is paid; the rest can be paid in installments.
Step 3Learn, practice, certifyLive classes with recordings, hands-on labs, practice tests and exam guidance, then your certificate and digital badge.Live classesLabsPractice testsDigital badge
When does the next batch start?
No batch is open for enrollment right now
New batches are scheduled regularly. Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as dates for Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500) are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500)
Is SC-500 the new AZ-500?
Yes. Microsoft retired AZ-500 on 31 August 2026 and SC-500 is its successor, adding the security of AI workloads.
Do I need AZ-104 first?
Microsoft does not require it, but the exam assumes Azure administration skills. If you are new to Azure, the Career Accelerator teaches AZ-104 first and SC-500 straight after.
Is it hands-on?
Yes. Every module has a lab in a live Azure subscription, ending with a simulated attack you investigate in Microsoft Sentinel.
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