A Roadmap to Cloud Security in 2023

Introduction

Certification journey to be followed

For Azure Administrators: After Mastering the basics of Microsoft Security (SC-900), You can start with Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500). Afterward, you are free to choose the path that best fits your role or project as a Security operations analyst (SC-200), Identity and access administrator (SC-300), or Information protection administrator (SC-400).

For Microsoft 365 Administrators: After Mastering the basics of Microsoft Security (SC-900) and Microsoft 365 fundamentals (MS-900). You can start with Microsoft 365 security administrator (MS-500). Afterward, you are free to choose the path that best fits your role or project as a Security operations analyst (SC-200), Identity and access administrator (SC-300), and Information protection administrator (SC-400).

For Cybersecurity architects: You can choose the beginning point based on your current role – If you are an Azure administrator (AZ-500) or you are a Microsoft 365 administrator (MS-500), or you are a Security Operations analyst (SC-200), or you are an Identity and access administrator (SC-300). It does not matter where you start; you can complete your journey with the additional Cybersecurity architect (SC-100).

Mastering the Azure Security Field

As per the certification journey mentioned in this blog, here is how it opens doors to new career possibilities. You only need to choose the right certification based on the recommended skills, knowledge, and experience for each exam.

Certifications helpful in growing for the role

Advancement with the expertise

Job role in Azure cloud security:

• Azure Security engineer
• Azure Security Architect
• Azure Security Lead
• Senior Azure Security engineer
• SIEM Engineer-Microsoft Sentinel
• Managed Cloud Security Services Security Architect
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Microsoft Azure Active Directory Security Architect

Summarizing

1. Earn a bachelor’s degree.
2. Develop your cybersecurity skills by learning Debugging, Encryption Algorithms and Techniques, Customer Service, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing, Binary Code, Linux/ Python Programming, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), SQL, etc.

Before switching to security, Gaining work experience as an IT support specialist, systems administrator, or cybersecurity analyst can often give you hands-on experience in cloud environments.

3. Get certified as an Azure engineer.  Consider earning your first certification in Azure Cloud. You’ll find a range of Azure certifications that you can use to build your knowledge, enhance your resume, and possibly qualify for new roles. As you gain experience on the job, look for opportunities to work on your cloud and security skills. Some essential skills for cloud security engineers include:

• Experience with cloud service providers
• Information security
• DevOps
• Programming languages like Python and Ruby
• Network and application security

4. Apply for jobs as an Azure security engineer:

• Cybersecurity engineer:$100,211
• Security threat analyst:$91,864
• Security compliance analyst:$77,753
• Cybersecurity architect:$160,039
• Technology risk analyst:$76,380

*Salary data from Glassdoor as of October 2022

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