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Key Facts: Azure AZ-500 Exam

700/1000

Passing Score

Microsoft

40-60 Q

Exam Questions

Microsoft

60-100 hrs

Study Time

Recommended

$165

Exam Fee

Microsoft

4 domains

Exam Domains

Microsoft

120 min

Exam Duration

Microsoft

AZ-500 is Microsoft associate-level security certification requiring passing score of 700 out of 1000. The exam has approximately 40-60 questions in 120 minutes covering secure identity and access (15-20%), secure networking (20-25%), secure compute/storage/databases (20-25%), and security operations using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel (30-35%).

About the Azure AZ-500 Exam

The Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) exam validates expertise in implementing security controls, maintaining the security posture, managing identity and access, and protecting data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

700/1000

Exam Fee

$165 (Microsoft / Pearson VUE)

Azure AZ-500 Exam Content Outline

15-20%

Secure identity and access

Implement Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, access reviews, hybrid identity, passwordless authentication, and external identities

20-25%

Secure networking

Configure NSGs, ASGs, Azure Firewall, WAF, Private Endpoints, DDoS Protection, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Azure Bastion

20-25%

Secure compute, storage, and databases

Implement disk encryption, Key Vault, AKS security, container security, SQL security features, and Storage security

30-35%

Secure Azure using Defender for Cloud and Sentinel

Configure Defender plans, secure score, compliance, workflow automation, Sentinel data connectors, KQL queries, playbooks, and threat hunting

How to Pass the Azure AZ-500 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 700/1000
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $165

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Azure AZ-500 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Entra ID security including Conditional Access policies, MFA, and PIM
2Understand Azure network security including NSGs, Firewall, and Private Endpoints
3Practice encryption implementations including disk encryption and Key Vault
4Study container security for AKS and Azure Container Registry
5Focus on Defender for Cloud secure score and compliance features
6Learn Sentinel KQL basics for writing detection queries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AZ-500 passing score?

The AZ-500 exam requires passing score of 700 out of 1000. The exam typically has 40-60 questions and allows 120 minutes.

How hard is the AZ-500 exam?

AZ-500 is moderately challenging associate-level exam requiring both conceptual understanding and practical implementation skills across Azure security services.

How long should I study for AZ-500?

Most candidates need 2-3 months of study, investing 60-100 hours total with hands-on Azure security experience.

What jobs does AZ-500 qualify me for?

AZ-500 qualifies you for Azure Security Engineer, Cloud Security Analyst, Security Administrator roles with typical salaries of $90,000-$140,000+.