The AZ-500 exam has been retired
It was retired on August 31, 2026. It was replaced by SC-500 (Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer). Go to the SC-500 study guide →
Copyright (c) 2026 MindMesh Academy. All rights reserved. This content is proprietary and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.
5.1.3. Security Controls for Asset Management and Backups
💡 First Principle: Asset management ensures you know what resources exist and their security state. Backup security ensures recovery data cannot be compromised or deleted.
Backup Security Controls
- Soft delete for backup data: Retain deleted backup data for 14 days
- MFA for critical operations: Require MFA to delete backups
- Private endpoints: Secure backup traffic
Enroll to unlock the 5 practice questions written for this section, so you can test what you just read while it is fresh.
Enroll to unlock the 1 flashcard for this section and review them on a spaced-repetition schedule.
Written byAlvin Varughese
Founder•20 professional certifications