Boost your security expertise with Microsoft Learn’s latest resources! Earn the new Microsoft Applied Skill in identity and access with Microsoft Entra, prepare for updated certifications, and explore AI security through the Learn Live series. Start building skills today! Unique :
Boost Your Security Skills with Microsoft Learn’s Latest Resources
If you’re into identity, access, and AI security, Microsoft just rolled out fresh, must-try learning paths and certifications. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, these updates sharpen your edge in Microsoft security technologies.
What’s New: Microsoft Applied Skill for Identity and Access
Microsoft launched a new Applied Skill focused on identities and access with Microsoft Entra. It’s perfect for identity and access pros wanting to prove their expertise. The learning path, Perform basic identity and access tasks, covers essential skills like creating and managing identities, understanding authentication, and governance capabilities.
Best part? It takes less than four hours to complete. As Microsoft says, “Showcase your experience and readiness for identity scenarios by earning our new Microsoft Applied Skill.” So, why wait? Dive in and level up your identity game.
Major Certification Update: SC-400 Retires, SC-401 Arrives
Heads up! The Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate certification and Exam SC-400 retire on May 31, 2025. If you plan to renew, do it before the deadline.
Microsoft encourages professionals to transition to the new Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Certification. It aligns better with current Purview capabilities and security demands.
“There is still several ways to showcase your expertise of Purview through the new certification and applied skills.”
Secure AI with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud
As AI adoption skyrockets, so do security challenges. Microsoft’s new Learn Live Series tackles securing AI environments head-on. This four-part on-demand series helps IT pros understand AI-specific risks and how to mitigate them.
- Manage AI data security with Microsoft Purview.
- Handle compliance using Purview and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Identify and reduce AI data security risks with Purview DSPM.
- Enable advanced AI workload protection via Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Microsoft stresses, “Prepare your environment for secure AI adoption to safeguard your data and identify threats to your AI.” If AI security is on your radar, this series is a goldmine.
Why It Matters
Cybersecurity is evolving fast, especially with AI’s rise. Microsoft’s updated learning paths and certifications help you stay ahead. Plus, the AI security series equips you to tackle new threats confidently.
For more hands-on training and resources, check out the Microsoft Security Hub. It’s your go-to spot for all things Microsoft security.
Ready to sharpen your security skills and future-proof your career? Microsoft’s latest resources have you covered.
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