Merge pull request #53193 from R-C-Stewart/update-learnpath-freshness

Reviewed and Refreshed learning paths

Author: Stacyrch140

learn-pr/paths/configure-manage-entitlement-microsoft-entra-id/index.yml

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ uid: learn.wwl.configure-manage-entitlement-microsoft-entra-id
 metadata:
   title: Configure and govern entitlement with Microsoft Entra ID SC-5008
   description: Use Microsoft Entra to manage access by using entitlements, access reviews, privileged access tools, and monitor access events. (SC-5008)
-  ms.date: 06/18/2024
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ prerequisites: |
   -   Basic Azure administration knowledge.
   -   Ability to create users and groups using Microsoft Entra.
 summary: |
-  Use Microsoft Entra to manage access by using entitlements, access reviews, privileged access tools, and monitor access events.
+  Learn how to configure and govern identity access using Microsoft Entra ID Governance. You implement entitlement management with access packages, configure access reviews to ensure appropriate access, set up privileged access for administrative roles, and monitor identity events to maintain security and compliance.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/entitlement-and-governance.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ roles:
 - identity-access-admin
 products:
 - entra
+- entra-id
 - entra-identity-governance
 subjects:
 - identity-access

learn-pr/paths/implement-access-management-for-apps/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.implement-access-management-for-apps
 metadata:
   title: 'Implement access management for apps'
   description: 'Implement access management for apps'
-  ms.date: 10/03/2023
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Implement access management for apps'
 prerequisites: |
   None
 summary: |
-  Explore how applications can and should be added to your identity and access solution with application registration in Microsoft Entra ID. Aligned to SC-300 Exam.
+  Learn to integrate and manage applications with Microsoft Entra ID. You learn to plan and implement single sign-on (SSO) for enterprise apps, register custom applications, and monitor application access to ensure secure and efficient identity management. Aligned to SC-300 Exam.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/implement-access-management-for-apps.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ roles:
 - security-engineer
 products:
 - azure
+- entra
 - entra-id
 subjects:
 - identity-access

learn-pr/paths/implement-authentication-access-management-solution/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.implement-authentication-access-management-solution
 metadata:
   title: 'Implement an authentication and access management solution'
   description: 'Implement an authentication and access management solution'
-  ms.date: 07/23/2024
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Implement an authentication and access management solution'
 prerequisites: |
   None
 summary: |
-  Implement and administer your access management using Microsoft Entra ID. Use MFA, Conditional Access, and identity protection to manager your identity solution. Aligned to SC-300 exam.
+  Learn how to implement and manage authentication and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID. You configure multifactor authentication, manage user authentication methods, implement Conditional Access policies, enable identity protection, and manage access to Azure resources. Aligned to SC-300 exam.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/implement-an-authentication-and-access-management-solution.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ roles:
 - security-engineer
 products:
 - azure
+- entra
 - entra-id
 subjects:
 - identity-access

learn-pr/paths/implement-identity-management-solution/index.yml

@@ -2,16 +2,16 @@
 uid: learn.wwl.implement-identity-management-solution
 metadata:
   title: 'Implement an identity management solution using Microsoft Entra ID'
-  description: Implement an identity management solution using Microsoft Entra ID'
-  ms.date: 02/03/2023
+  description: 'Implement an identity management solution using Microsoft Entra ID'
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
-title: Implement an identity management solution using Microsoft Entra ID'
+title: 'Implement an identity management solution using Microsoft Entra ID'
 prerequisites: |
   None
 summary: |
-  Learn to create and manage your initial Microsoft Entra implementation and configure the users, groups, and external identities you’ll use to run your solution. Aligned to SC-300 Exam.
+  Learn how to implement and configure Microsoft Entra ID for your organization. You set up your initial tenant, create and manage users and groups, configure external identities for collaboration, and implement hybrid identity solutions with Microsoft Entra Connect. Aligned to SC-300 Exam.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/implement-an-identity-management-solution.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate

learn-pr/paths/perform-basic-azure-management-tasks/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.perform-basic-azure-management-tasks
 metadata:
   title: Perform basic Azure Management Tasks (Security and Monitoring)
   description: Perform basic Azure Management Tasks (Security and Monitoring)
-  ms.date: 04/02/2025
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: Perform basic Azure Management Tasks (Security and Monitoring)
 prerequisites: |
   Prior knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, and basic security and monitoring principles, such as those covered in Course AZ-900T00-A: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
 summary: |
-  Perform essential Azure security and monitoring tasks by enabling Microsoft Defender for Cloud, reviewing security recommendations, managing keys and secrets, configuring firewall policies, and modifying monitoring settings in Log Analytics to enhance cloud security and compliance.
+  Learn essential Azure security and monitoring tasks. You enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud, review security recommendations, manage keys and secrets in Azure Key Vault, configure Azure Firewall policies, and set up Log Analytics workspaces to enhance your cloud security and compliance posture.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/generic-trophy.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate

learn-pr/paths/perform-basic-identity-access-tasks/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.perform-basic-identity-access-tasks
 metadata:
   title: Perform Basic Identity and Access Tasks
   description: Learn to create and manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra ID. Explore the basics of creating users, groups, and how to control access with conditional access.
-  ms.date: 04/02/2025
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: Perform basic identity and access tasks
 prerequisites: |
   -   Entry level knowledge of cloud computing.
 summary: |
-  Explore the entry level identity and access management tasks. Learn to create user, groups, and how control access with licenses, roles, and conditional access.
+  Learn the fundamentals of identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID. You create and manage users and groups, assign licenses and roles, and control access using conditional access policies.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/generic-trophy.svg
 levels:
 - beginner
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ roles:
 - identity-access-admin
 products:
 - entra
+- entra-id
 subjects:
 - identity-access
 modules:

learn-pr/paths/plan-implement-identity-governance-strategy/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.plan-implement-identity-governance-strategy
 metadata:
   title: 'Plan and implement an identity governance strategy'
   description: 'Plan and implement an identity governance strategy'
-  ms.date: 10/30/2023
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Plan and implement an identity governance strategy'
 prerequisites: |
   None
 summary: |
-  Design and implement identity governance for your identity solution using entitlement, access reviews, privileged access, and monitoring your Microsoft Entra ID. Aligned to SC-300 exam.
+  Learn how to plan and implement identity governance using Microsoft Entra ID Governance. You configure entitlement management, set up access reviews, implement privileged access controls, and monitor your identity environment.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/plan-and-implement-an-identity-governance-strategy.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ products:
 - azure
 - entra
 - entra-identity-governance
-- entra-permissions-management
 - entra-id
 subjects:
 - identity-access

learn-pr/paths/secure-azure-services-workloads-defender-cloud/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.secure-azure-services-workloads-defender-cloud
 metadata:
   title: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls SC-5002
   description: Explore network traffic filtering with Network Security Group, set up Microsoft Defender for Cloud, create a Log Analytics workspace, configure Log Analytics agent integration, Azure Key Vault networking, and connect an Azure SQL server using Azure Private Endpoint in the Azure portal. Enhance cloud security effectively. (SC-5002)
-  ms.date: 06/06/2024
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud regulatory compliance controls
 prerequisites: |
   -   None
 summary: |
-  This learning path guides you in securing Azure services and workloads using Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark controls in Microsoft Defender for Cloud via the Azure portal. 
+  Learn how to secure Azure services and workloads using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and regulatory compliance controls. You configure network security, set up monitoring with Log Analytics, implement just-in-time access, and secure connectivity using private endpoints.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/secure-azure-services-workloads-defender-cloud.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ products:
 - azure
 - azure-key-vault
 - azure-log-analytics
+- azure-monitor
 - azure-portal
 - azure-private-link
 - azure-sql-database

learn-pr/paths/secure-azure-using-microsoft-defender-cloud-sentinel/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.secure-azure-using-microsoft-defender-cloud-sentinel
 metadata:
   title: 'Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel'
   description: 'Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel'
-  ms.date: 02/12/2025
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel'
 prerequisites: |
   -   None
 summary: |
-  Master the art of managing security operations in Azure, from governance and policy creation to infrastructure security, key management, security posture, threat protection, and advanced security monitoring and automation.
+  Learn how to strengthen your Azure security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel. You implement cloud governance policies, manage security posture, protect against threats, and automate security monitoring across your environment.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/generic-trophy.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate

learn-pr/paths/secure-compute-storage-databases/index.yml

@@ -3,15 +3,15 @@ uid: learn.wwl.secure-compute-storage-databases
 metadata:
   title: 'Protect compute, storage, and databases'
   description: 'Protect compute, storage, and databases'
-  ms.date: 03/12/2024
+  ms.date: 01/23/2026
   author: wwlpublish
   ms.author: roberts
   ms.topic: learning-path
 title: 'Protect compute, storage, and databases'
 prerequisites: |
   None
 summary: |
-  Master the art of securing Azure compute resources, storage, and databases, including advanced security measures, encryption, access control, and database protection.
+  Learn how to protect your Azure compute resources, storage accounts, and databases. You implement encryption, configure access controls, and apply security best practices to safeguard your data.
 iconUrl: /training/achievements/generic-trophy.svg
 levels:
 - intermediate