Certification Overview

The Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification requires one exam:

• • SC-900 – Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

This exam validates foundational-level knowledge of security, compliance, and identity concepts within Microsoft environments.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

With SC-900, you demonstrate your ability to:

• Understand core cybersecurity principles
• Describe Microsoft identity and access management solutions
• Explain compliance and data governance concepts
• Identify Microsoft security solutions across cloud services
• Understand zero trust security principles

Exam Focus Areas

The SC-900 exam covers:

🔹 Security Concepts

• Shared responsibility model
• Defense-in-depth
• Zero Trust model
• Encryption and data protection

🔹 Identity & Access Management

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Authentication and authorization
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Conditional access

🔹 Microsoft Security Solutions

• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
• Threat protection solutions

🔹 Compliance Solutions

• Microsoft Purview
• Data governance
• Insider risk management
• Compliance management tools

Validity & Recertification

The SC-900 certification does not expire (based on Microsoft’s current policy for fundamentals-level certifications).

Recommended Experience

There are no formal prerequisites. However, it is helpful to have:

• Basic IT knowledge
• General understanding of networking concepts
• Interest in cybersecurity and compliance

Who Should Pursue SC-900?

• Students and beginners in cybersecurity
• Business stakeholders working with Microsoft security solutions
• IT professionals transitioning into security roles
• Compliance and risk professionals
• Career changers entering cybersecurity

Career Benefits

• Builds a strong cybersecurity foundation
• Enhances credibility in security and compliance environments
• Prepares you for advanced Microsoft security certifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500)
• Opens pathways toward security analyst and identity roles