SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance&Identity Fundamentals
What you'll learn
- Understand key concepts in Microsoft’s security, compliance, and identity (SCI) model
- Explore the capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Gain practical knowledge of Microsoft’s security solutions
- Learn how Microsoft Purview supports compliance and data protection
Requirements
- No prior Microsoft certification is required — this is a fundamentals-level course designed for beginners
- A basic understanding of general IT, cloud computing, or cybersecurity concepts will be helpful but not mandat
- An interest in Microsoft security, compliance, identity, or governance technologies
- Access to a web browser and internet connection to follow along with the demos and portal walkthroughs.
Description
Are you new to Microsoft cloud security and looking to build a strong foundation in identity, compliance, and protection technologies?
This course is your complete guide to mastering the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification — designed for IT beginners, business professionals, and aspiring cybersecurity specialists.
Whether you’re planning to take the SC-900 exam or simply want to understand how Microsoft protects data, identities, and cloud environments, this course delivers practical insights, real-world demos, and focused explanations — all in clear, digestible lessons.
What You’ll Learn
The core concepts of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) in Microsoft environments
How Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) enables access control, MFA, SSO, and identity governance
The role of Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel in threat detection and automated response
How to protect data with sensitivity labels, DLP policies, insider risk management, and eDiscovery
The shared responsibility model, Zero Trust principles, and compliance frameworks
Realistic demos and walkthroughs in Microsoft 365, Defender, and Purview portals
How to confidently prepare for and pass the SC-900 certification exam
Who This Course Is For
Absolute beginners exploring cybersecurity, cloud security, or identity management
IT professionals preparing for their first Microsoft certification
Business users and compliance managers wanting to understand Microsoft’s built-in protections
Students, career changers, or aspiring cloud security engineers starting their Microsoft journey
Why This Course Stands Out
Fully updated for the latest Microsoft tools and portal changes
Clear, structured lessons designed for microlearning and certification success
Hands-on demonstrations to help you see the concepts in action
Created by a certified Microsoft professional with years of practical experience
Who this course is for:
- Beginners exploring a career in cybersecurity, compliance, or identity management, especially within Microsoft cloud environments
- IT professionals, system administrators, or support staff looking to build foundational knowledge of Microsoft security solutions.
- Business decision-makers, compliance managers, and risk analysts who want to understand how Microsoft 365 protects data and ensures regulatory compliance.
- Students or career changers preparing for the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification as their first Microsoft exam.
- Anyone curious about how Microsoft Entra, Defender, Sentinel, and Purview work together to deliver a secure, compliant, and identity-driven ecosystem.
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