Training Defender for Cloud - Advanced Multi-Cloud Security

Very demanding course · Expertise required

$7,875

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
Ref: PLU366
10 people max.
$7,875
In-company rate: from $14,175 for the whole teamExpertise rate: $1,575 per day, reflecting the difficulty levelAWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure: from $158 / day extra
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without expert mastery of Defender for Cloud, 95% of companies suffer cloud misconfigurations that trigger costly breaches, such as the $4.45 million average per incident according to IBM.

  • DevSecOps teams lose reactivity, exposing Azure, AWS, and GCP to ransomware and data leaks, with MTTR exceeding 200 days.

  • CISOs risk regulatory sanctions and loss of customer trust, stalling digital transformation.

  • Invest in this training to avoid these pitfalls and secure your multi-cloud posture today.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Defender for Cloud training objectives

  • Master the advanced features of Defender for Cloud for professional certifying training
  • Deploy hybrid and multi-cloud security policies tailored to the enterprise
  • Analyze real-time threats and automate responses with expert skills
  • Integrate Defender for Cloud into CI/CD pipelines for optimal DevSecOps security
  • Optimize regulatory compliance and professional cloud security costs
  • Design resilient architectures protecting Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
  • Develop certifying skills to audit and strengthen security postures

Program

Defender for Cloud curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Defender for Cloud Deployment: Expert Multi-Cloud Configuration (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Discover advanced steps to install and configure Defender for Cloud in hybrid environments, activating connectors for AWS and Google Cloud through practical workshops. Customize security plans, integrate Kubernetes workloads, and generate your first compliance reports. Apply ARM and Terraform scripts for automated deployment, test integrations with Microsoft Sentinel, and validate initial postures on real labs, ensuring a solid foundation for professional expertise.

Module 2 : Defender for Cloud Policies: Customization and Secure Governance (Azure Policy Tools)

Dive into creating customized policies with Azure Policy and Defender for Cloud, targeting CIS and NIST benchmarks for multi-cloud. Simulate compliance drifts, deploy automated remediations via Logic Apps, and analyze secure security scores. Work on real enterprise cases involving containers and virtual machines, optimize intelligent exclusions, and produce custom dashboards for expert and proactive governance.

Module 3 : Defender for Cloud Threat Detection: Advanced Alerts and Hunting (Microsoft Sentinel)

Master Defender for Cloud alert analysis by integrating Microsoft Sentinel for a virtual SOC, hunting zero-day threats on Azure, AWS, and GCP. Configure custom KQL rules, correlate CloudTrail and Stackdriver logs, and simulate MITRE ATT&CK attacks. Develop SOAR playbooks for automated responses, evaluate false positives via ML, and generate detailed incident reports, strengthening professional threat hunting skills.

Module 4 : Defender for Cloud Incident Response: DevSecOps Automation (GitHub Pipelines)

Integrate Defender for Cloud into DevSecOps pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps, scanning IaC for critical vulnerabilities. Automate quarantines of non-compliant resources, test orchestration workflows with Event Grid, and deploy just-in-time fixes. Analyze simulated breaches on serverless workloads, measure reduced MTTR, and document expert runbooks aligned with enterprise standards for continuous security.

Module 5 : Defender for Cloud Optimization: Compliance and Costs (Advanced Reports, ML)

Optimize Defender for Cloud costs through prioritized recommendation analysis and ML tuning, targeting a 30% reduction in false positives. Audit GDPR and ISO 27001 compliance across multi-cloud, export insights to Power BI, and design secure maturity roadmaps. Complete a capstone project with a full simulated environment audit, produce a strategic deliverable for the enterprise, and validate expert certifying skills.

How Defender for Cloud skills are assessed

  • Advanced quizzes and daily practical challenges on multi-cloud labs
  • Real-world case study with alert analysis and automated remediation
  • Expert final project: full Defender for Cloud audit evaluated by certified trainers

How the Defender for Cloud course is taught

  • Methods through concrete projects on simulated Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
  • Interactive remote labs with real-time Defender for Cloud tools
  • Replay videos and certifying resources accessible for 6 months post-training
  • Individual coaching to personalize expert skill acquisition

Defender for Cloud training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Defender for Cloud - Advanced Multi-Cloud Security program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Defender for Cloud - Advanced Multi-Cloud Security program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Defender for Cloud - Advanced Multi-Cloud Security program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Defender for Cloud training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

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FAQ

Defender for Cloud: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Defender for Cloud training?+
Hands-on work runs on azure, AWS, GCP, azure Policy Tools, microsoft Sentinel and gitHub Pipelines. Those tools come from the Defender for Cloud program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Defender for Cloud training?+
They can master the advanced features of Defender for Cloud for professional certifying training, deploy hybrid and multi-cloud security policies tailored to the enterprise and analyze real-time threats and automate responses with expert skills. Those are the stated objectives of the Defender for Cloud program at Expert level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Defender for Cloud program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Defender for Cloud Deployment: Expert Multi-Cloud Configuration (Azure, AWS, GCP). Day 2: Defender for Cloud Policies: Customization and Secure Governance (Azure Policy Tools). Day 3: Defender for Cloud Threat Detection: Advanced Alerts and Hunting (Microsoft Sentinel). Day 4: Defender for Cloud Incident Response: DevSecOps Automation (GitHub Pipelines). Day 5: Defender for Cloud Optimization: Compliance and Costs (Advanced Reports, ML). The Defender for Cloud program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Defender for Cloud training assessed?+
Assessment relies on advanced quizzes and daily practical challenges on multi-cloud labs, real-world case study with alert analysis and automated remediation and expert final project: full Defender for Cloud audit evaluated by certified trainers. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Defender for Cloud program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Defender for Cloud training cost per participant?+
Defender for Cloud training costs $7,875 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $14,175 for the whole group, up to 8 people. AWS, Azure or OVH infrastructure is extra, from $158 per day. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Defender for Cloud training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Defender for Cloud training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Defender for Cloud training?+
Advanced mastery of Azure Security, experience in AWS and Google Cloud security, skills in DevSecOps and cloud incident management.
Is a certificate issued after Defender for Cloud training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Defender for Cloud training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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