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Microsoft Learn is offering 50,000 free certification exam vouchers, providing an incredible opportunity for IT and cybersecurity professionals to validate their skills without financial barriers. These certifications, typically costing over $100, are now accessible for free.
How to Claim Your Free Voucher:
- Choose a technical challenge (available from April 8).
- Complete required learning modules by May 29, 2025 (06:59 UTC).
- Submit the form to enter the voucher giveaway.
Available Certifications:
- AI-102 – Create Agentic AI Solutions
- DP-700 – Fabric Data Engineer
- AZ-204 – Azure Developer
- AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals
- SC-401 – Information Protection
- SC-200 – Security Operations
- AI-900, DP-100, DP-203, DP-300, PL-300 (and more).
Important Dates:
- Weekly Draws: April 15 – May 28, 2025
- Voucher Redemption Deadline: June 21, 2025
- Winners Notified: Via email
You Should Know:
Preparing for Microsoft Cybersecurity Certifications (SC-200, SC-401)
1. Install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (SC-200):
Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender-ATP -IncludeManagementTools
2. Azure Security Monitoring (SC-200):
az monitor activity-log list --resource-group MyResourceGroup
3. Data Protection with Azure (SC-401):
Set-AzStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName "MyRG" -Name "mystorage" -EnableHttpsTrafficOnly $true
4. KQL for Threat Hunting (SC-200):
SecurityEvent | where EventID == 4625 | summarize count() by Account
Linux Security Commands (Bonus Knowledge):
- Check open ports:
sudo netstat -tulnp
- Audit failed logins:
sudo grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log
- Harden SSH:
sudo sed -i 's/PermitRootLogin yes/PermitRootLogin no/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config
What Undercode Say:
Microsoft’s free certification initiative is a golden chance for professionals to upskill in AI, cloud security, and data engineering. The SC-200 (Security Operations) and SC-401 (Information Protection) are particularly valuable for cybersecurity experts.
Pro Tip: Combine these certs with hands-on labs in Azure and threat hunting with KQL to maximize learning.
Expected Output:
- A Microsoft certification to enhance your resume.
- Practical Azure/Linux security skills for real-world defense.
- Career advancement in cloud security, AI, or data engineering.
Act fast—vouchers are limited! 🚀
Expected Output:
A structured guide on free Microsoft certifications, practical commands, and actionable steps for cybersecurity professionals.
References:
Reported By: Ouardi Mohamed – Hackers Feeds
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