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Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired) · retired

Catalog review: 2026-10-29. Only cited fields were reviewed; other values are historical planning data. Salary premiums are estimates, not a promise of a raise.

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Exam cost
Not verified
Questions · time · passing score
AZ-500 retired August 31, 2026. See SC-500 successor.
Prerequisites
Not verified — check issuer eligibility
Estimated salary premium
Not established by comparable evidence
Renewal requirements
Not verified in this audit; confirm with issuer.
Difficulty
Not rated

Domains covered

  • ** Implementing security controls for identity and access management
  • Configuring Azure Active Directory (now Microsoft Entra ID) for secure access
  • Managing Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificates
  • Implementing network security
  • including Azure Firewall
  • NSGs
  • and Azure DDoS Protection
  • Securing compute resources like VMs
  • containers
  • and serverless functions
  • Protecting storage accounts and databases in Azure
  • Implementing data encryption and data loss prevention strategies

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    Recent catalog changes

    1. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): name. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
      After
      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)
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    2. Microsoftexam update

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): exam format. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      40-60 questions, 100 minutes (without labs) or 120 minutes (with labs), multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, case studies, passing score 700/1000
      After
      AZ-500 retired August 31, 2026. See SC-500 successor.
      Review source
    3. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): vendor url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      https://www.microsoft.com
      After
      https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/credential-retirement
      Review source
    4. Microsoftexam update

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): exam delivery. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      Online proctored (OnVUE) or at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; Testing provider: Pearson VUE
      After
      Not verified
    5. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): prerequisites. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      There are no formal prerequisites to take the AZ-500 exam. However, candidates should possess practical experience in administering Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), as well as Azure compute, network, and storage services, is highly recommended. While not mandatory, preparing for and passing the AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) exam is often suggested as a beneficial precursor to the AZ-500.
      After
      Not verified
    6. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): renewal period years. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      12
      After
      Not verified
    7. Microsoftprice change

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): exam cost usd. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      165
      After
      Not verified
    8. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): description. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      This certification validates the skills required to implement security controls, maintain an organization’s security posture, and identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within Microsoft Azure environments. It covers securing identity and access, implementing platform protection, securing data and applications, and managing security operations in Azure. This certification is critical for professionals aiming for cloud security career paths, ensuring they can protect cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid infrastructures in alignment with security standards and best practices like the Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB).
      After
      Retired certification; existing earned credentials remain on the learner transcript under Microsoft policy.
      Review source
    9. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): cert url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-security-engineer/
      After
      https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/credential-retirement
      Review source
    10. Microsoftupdated

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired)

      Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (Retired): renewal cost. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

      What changed
      Before
      No cost (by passing an online assessment on Microsoft Learn)
      After
      Not verified
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