Free Online Microsoft Defender Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Microsoft

Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender (Coursera)

Security & Networking

Dive into the world of Cybersecurity Solutions and Microsoft Defender with this expert-led course. Designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to fortify your organization's defenses against cyber threats, this course covers essential topics such as cloud security policies, DDoS attacks prevention, firewall breaches mitigation, and unauthorized access control. Learn how to leverage MS Defender for Cloud, SIEM, and SOAR technologies to automate responses and enhance overall security posture.

Jun 29th 2026

4 Weeks

Security Information Security Cybersecurity

Coursera

Whizlabs

Azure: Security Operations Management (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Dive into the world of Azure Security Operations Management with this specialized course designed for aspiring and experienced IT professionals. Learn how to efficiently plan, implement, and manage security operations across multiple Azure services. This course will equip you with the skills needed to leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud, automate threat protection, and optimize your organization's overall security posture.

Jun 22nd 2026

3 Weeks

Cloud Automation Azure

Coursera

Microsoft

Secure Your Data at Rest (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Embark on a journey towards robust data protection with 'Secure Your Data at Rest'. This course is designed for professionals aiming to safeguard their organization's critical data against unauthorized access and breaches. Dive into essential topics like storage security, encryption methods, database monitoring, data sovereignty, and leveraging Defender for Cloud for advanced threat detection.

Jun 22nd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Encryption Azure SQL Database SAS

Coursera

Microsoft

Manage Security Operations (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Dive into 'Manage Security Operations', a crucial course in safeguarding your cloud environment on Coursera. This course is part of the comprehensive Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Professional Certificate program, focusing on protecting Azure resources and data effectively. You'll explore configuring and managing Azure Monitor, enabling and managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and mastering the configuration and monitoring of Microsoft Sentinel. Whether you're aiming to enhance your organization's security posture or seeking to comply with regulatory standards, this course provides the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed.

Jun 22nd 2026

4 Weeks

Security Coursera Plus Security Operations