
Explain the SC-900 exam requirements, a beginner 45-minute exam with four weighted objectives—SCI concepts, Microsoft Entra identity, security solutions, and compliance—priced at $99 and scheduled via Pearson VUE.
Identify common security threats including data breaches, phishing and spear phishing, tech support scams, SQL injection, dictionary and brute-force attacks, and ransomware, with real-world impacts on backups and operations.
Explore encryption and hashing, including symmetric and asymmetric schemes, public and private keys, and hashing for password security with salting and work factors.
Explore governance, risk, and compliance concepts and how policies, risk management, and regulatory obligations guide decision making, with the Microsoft 365 maturity model from level 100 to 500.
Explore how modern authentication uses identity providers and tokens to securely verify users, enabling single sign-on and centralized authorization through role-based access control and least-privilege principles.
Learn about directory services and active directory for on-premises networks, focusing on domain services, domain controllers, and how credentials verify access for users, groups, devices, and resources.
Navigate the Azure portal to manage Microsoft Entra ID tenants, domains, users, groups, apps, and licenses, and learn how to switch tenants and create new ones on paid plans.
Explore Entra ID managed identities, a non-human authentication method for applications. Grant only the precise permissions needed, such as reading a specific blob container, avoiding user credentials.
Entra ID acts as identity as a service, managing users, groups, and Azure resource permissions. It provides a single sign-on experience and supports enterprise apps and custom app registrations.
Enable self-service password reset with Azure Active Directory to let users recover or unlock passwords without help desk support; administrators must enable it and provide alternate contact methods, premium required.
Explore windows hello for business and passwordless authentication with azure ad, using facial recognition or a pin, and multi-device prompts that replace passwords with phone or tap-based verification.
Protects your network with Azure Firewall at the application or network level using automatic threat intelligence to block known bad IPs. Translates traffic with network address translation to forward ports.
MASTER THE SECURITY, COMPLIANCE, AND IDENTITY FUNDAMENTALS OF AZURE & MICROSOFT 365—IN JUST ONE DAY!
Get fully prepared for the SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam with our meticulously updated, highly focused course. We keep pace with the latest industry changes—most recently refreshed in July 2024—and will continue refining the content as the field evolves, ensuring you always have the most current, exam-aligned knowledge at your fingertips.
Why Enroll?
The SC-900 exam measures your foundational understanding of security, compliance, and identity concepts, as well as your familiarity with the capabilities of Microsoft’s identity, security, and compliance solutions. Achieving this certification establishes you as a professional with a firm grasp of fundamental Azure and Microsoft 365 security principles—a crucial advantage as more organizations migrate to the cloud.
This course covers all official SC-900 exam domains, including:
Security, Compliance, and Identity Concepts (10–15%)
Understand foundational principles, Zero Trust, shared responsibility, and regulatory compliance basics.
Microsoft Identity and Access Management (25–30%)
Dive into Azure Active Directory, authentication methods, conditional access, and identity governance.
Microsoft Security Solutions (35–40%)
Explore Microsoft Defender solutions, threat detection, endpoint protection, and safeguarding Microsoft 365 data.
Microsoft Compliance Solutions (20–25%)
Gain insights into Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities, information governance, data loss prevention, and more.
Your Instructor:
Learn from Scott Duffy—a top-rated Azure instructor with over 1,000,000 students worldwide. Scott’s clear, step-by-step approach will guide you through the SC-900 objectives, ensuring you internalize the key concepts needed to earn your certification and strengthen your professional profile.
What You’ll Get:
Complete Exam Coverage: Every SC-900 objective is thoroughly explained with real-world examples, ensuring you fully understand each concept.
Practical Learning Tools: Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and practice exams, giving you the confidence you need to excel on the first try.
Active Learner Community: Join a network of students and professionals, share insights, ask questions, and grow together.
Ongoing Updates: Our course evolves with the Microsoft ecosystem, so you’ll stay current with emerging tools, features, and best practices.
Why Now?
Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 are at the heart of modern business operations. Organizations everywhere are seeking talent well-versed in cloud security, compliance, and identity management. By mastering these fundamentals, you position yourself for lucrative opportunities, career advancement, and a solid foundation to build upon with higher-level certifications.
Take Charge of Your Future
Whether you’re new to the field or looking to broaden your skillset, this course is your gateway to a rewarding career in cloud security. Empower yourself with the confidence and competence to excel in today’s ever-evolving IT landscape.
Enroll Today and start your journey toward SC-900 success. Master the fundamentals, pass your exam, and become a valued contributor to the world of cloud security and compliance!