Increasing digitalization and the rapid shift to remote solutions are creating security gaps that attackers are exploiting. Small and medium-sized businesses in particular are often inadequately protected. As an IT security expert, you will monitor and optimize security solutions as well as identity and access management systems.

This training consists of flexibly combinable modules and leads to globally recognized Microsoft certifications.

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Gain a fundamental understanding of key Azure concepts. We cover: core Azure services, key solutions and management tools, security considerations, network protection, governance, privacy and compliance, and managing costs and service agreements in Azure.

Certification: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Learn more about cloud services and the basic principles of the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) model. The focus is particularly on Microsoft 365 cloud services.

Certification: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

In this module, you will gain the knowledge and skills to learn the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) in cloud environments and related Microsoft services.

Certification: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Learn how to reduce security threats with Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Microsoft 365 Defender. You will learn how to configure Azure Sentinel and use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to identify and analyze threats and create reports.

Certification: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate

The IT Identity and Access Professional, in combination with the IT Security Professional, provides the necessary knowledge and skills to implement identity management solutions with Microsoft Azure AD and integrate identity technologies with each other.

Certification: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate

This area focuses on data management and the protection of sensitive information in your company. Topics such as the introduction of policies to prevent data loss, handling confidential data, sensitivity labels, and other aspects are covered.

Certification: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Associate

Start date: Individual start possible at any time
Time commitment: 
Full-time/part-timeDuration: 5 months full-time, twice as long part-time. Depending on the location, the duration may vary.
Delivery: Live online lessons followed by learning and exam preparation with mentor support.
Location: At the New Horizons Training Center or remotely (online) from home

Target group: 
The program is for IT security professionals, business IT specialists, experienced IT specialists, and security technicians. 

Prerequisites: 
Your prior knowledge determines the appropriate training. Modules can be customized and combined. English language skills are required. 

Funding: 
100% of the costs can be covered by the Employment Agency or JobCenter. Also available for employees through funding under the Qualification Opportunities Act and/or in the case of short-time work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Modern Microsoft environments are increasingly integrating access control, information protection, and security monitoring into a unified security strategy.
  • Combining various areas of expertise fosters a broad understanding of security processes, identities, and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
  • User accounts, permissions, and access rights are among the most important security mechanisms in modern IT infrastructures and cloud platforms.
  • Companies are increasingly turning to security models that independently verify and secure every login and every access attempt.
  • Many companies standardize their security and compliance processes using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure.
  • The protection of sensitive information is increasingly becoming a central component of modern security and compliance strategies.
  • Cloud services require new approaches to identities, permissions, and the protection of data and applications.
  • Regulatory requirements, cyber risks, and cloud technologies are increasing the demand for professionals with a comprehensive understanding of security and compliance.