Are You an Azure Security Engineer? Want to Become One? Check Out This Beta Exam!

Do you implement security controls, maintain the security posture, manage identity and access, and protect data, applications, and networks? Do you identify and remediate vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools, implement threat protection, and respond to security incident escalations? Do you have strong skills in scripting and automation, a deep understanding of networking, virtualization, and cloud N-tier architecture, and a strong familiarity with cloud capabilities, Microsoft Azure products and services, and other Microsoft products and services? If so, this is the certification for you! 

The new Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification has one exam that is currently in beta: AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer.

To receive the 80% discount*, use code AZ500Hearts when prompted for payment.

This is NOT a private access code. You can use this code to register for and take the exam on or before April 30, 2019.

*The first 300 people who register can take these exams for an 80% discount! (Why beta exams are no longer free.) The seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You must register for the exam on or before April 30, 2019. Take the exam as soon as possible, so we can leverage your comments, feedback, and exam data in our evaluation of the quality of the questions.

Preparing for Beta Exams

• Review the AZ-500 prep guide and practice the skills listed.
• Find classroom and online training from Microsoft Learning Partners.
• Explore free learning paths, courses, and hands-on learning on Microsoft Learn.
• Need other preparation ideas? Check out my recent blog post on preparing for beta exams.

For questions about the timing of beta exam scoring and live exam release, see the blog posts The Path from Beta Exam to Live Exam and More Tips About Beta Exams.

Remember, the number of spots is limited, so when they're gone, they're gone. You should also be aware that there are some countries where the beta code will not work (including Turkey, Pakistan, India, and China). You will not be able to take the beta exam in those countries.

Also keep in mind that these exams are in beta, which means that you will not be scored immediately. You will receive your final score and passing status after your exam is live.