Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
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Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

A full preparation track for Microsoft’s SC-900, covering the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity across Microsoft’s cloud. Learn the core SCI concepts, how Microsoft Entra ID handles identity, the capabilities of Microsoft’s security solutions (Defender and Sentinel), and Microsoft Purview compliance tooling.

Exam Facts — Microsoft

Exam code
SC-900
Questions
40–60 questions (multiple formats)
Duration
45 minutes
Passing score
700 on a scale of 1000
Exam cost
$99 USD
Certification validity
Does not expire
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What you'll master

  • Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10–15%) — the shared responsibility model, defense in depth, Zero Trust, and identity concepts
  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID (25–30%) — identity types, authentication, access management, and identity protection
  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (35–40%) — Defender, Sentinel, and Azure network/platform security
  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (20–25%) — Microsoft Purview, information protection, and governance

Lessons (4)