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SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
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SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Build your foundational level knowledge of security, compliance, and identity concepts, and related cloud-based Microsoft solutions.
Benefit from instructor-led preparation for the SC-900 certification exam with tips, tricks, guidance, and mentored support.
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SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals is a one-day course designed specifically for individuals who are new to security for cloud computing. SC-900 training provides foundational knowledge of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity (SCI) concepts across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
This course will introduce you to key security concepts and methodologies, including Zero-Trust, role of identity providers and more. You will explore Microsoft identity and access management solutions covering identity protection, and the governance capabilities of Azure Active Directory.
The course also covers information on Microsoft Security Solutions, including basic security capabilities, the security management capabilities of Azure, as well as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, InTune, and Microsoft 365.
Plus, you will investigate Microsoft Compliance Solutions. You will look at governance and compliance management capabilities, focusing on Microsoft 365 for information protection and governance, insider risk, eDiscovery, and audit.
Overall, this course will prepare you for taking the SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification exam. Entry for the exam is not included. However, you will get a clear overview of the Microsoft certification process, plus you will get tips and tricks, testing strategies, practice questions, and useful information to help you pass the exam successfully.
This course comprises 16 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.
It is an instructor-led course which runs to a fixed schedule, with set start and finish dates. It is driven forward by your instructor and features live sessions that are aired at a set time. You will, however, have time to complete certain activities at your own pace outside of the live sessions.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material, hands-on labs and online exams questions.
As part of our mentoring service you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
After completing this course, you will gain knowledge of:
- Basic concepts of security, compliance, and identity.
- The concepts and capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions.
- The capabilities of Microsoft security solutions.
- The compliance management capabilities in Microsoft.
- Individuals seeking to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 certification exam.
- Individuals keen to learn Microsoft security concepts and technologies.
- College graduates keen to to start their career in security.
- Experienced developers who want to extend their skills to include Azure technologies.
- Developers seeking to extend their knowledge to include cloud technologies.
- General understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts.
- General IT knowledge or any general experience working in an IT environment.
- General understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
This course will help you to prepare for the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification exam.
It is ideal for learners who are looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
It will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need of security, compliance, and identity concepts and related cloud-based Microsoft solutions.
When you take this course, you will also get information and guidance on the Microsoft certification process, knowledge checks and practice questions, and useful tips on how to pass the exam.
Course Outline
Introduction
Grading Scheme
Pre-Requisite
About this module
Introduction
Describe the shared responsibility model
Describe defense in depth
Describe the Zero Trust model
Describe encryption and hashing
Describe compliance concepts
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Define authentication and authorization
Define Identity as the primary security perimeter
Describe the role of the identity provider
Describe the concept of directory services and Active Directory
Describe the concept of Federation
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Azure Active Directory
Describe the available Azure AD editions
Describe Azure AD identity types
Describe the types of external identities
Describe the concept of hybrid identity
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe the authentication methods available in Azure AD
Describe multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Azure AD
Describe self-service password reset (SSPR) in Azure AD
Describe password protection and management capabilities of Azure AD
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Conditional Access in Azure AD
Describe the benefits of Azure AD roles and role-based access control
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe identity governance in Azure AD
Describe what is entitlement management and access reviews
Describe the capabilities of Privileged identity Management
Describe Azure Identity Protection
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Azure DDoS protection
Describe Azure Firewall
Describe Web Application Firewall
Describe network segmentation in Azure
Describe Azure Network Security groups
Describe Azure Bastion and JIT Access
Describe ways Azure encrypts data
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Cloud security posture management
Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Describe the enhanced security of Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Describe the Azure Security Benchmark and security baselines for Azure
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Define the concepts of SIEM and SOAR
Describe how Microsoft Sentinel provides integrated threat management
Understand Sentinel costs
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Microsoft 365 Defender services
Describe Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Describe Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Describe Microsoft Defender for Identity
Describe the Microsoft 365 Defender portal
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe the Service Trust Portal
Describe Microsoft's privacy principles
Describe Microsoft Priva
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe the Microsoft Purview compliance portal
Describe Compliance Manager
Describe use and benefits of compliance score
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Know your data, protect your data, and govern your data
Describe the data classification capabilities of the compliance portal
Describe sensitivity labels and policies
Describe data loss prevention
Describe retention policies and retention labels
Describe records management
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe insider risk management
Describe communication compliance
Describe information barriers
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe the eDiscovery solutions in Microsoft Purview
Describe the audit solutions in Microsoft Purview
Quiz
About this module
Introduction
Describe Azure Policy
Describe the use of Azure Blueprints
Describe the capabilities in the Microsoft Purview governance portal
Quiz
Instructions
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions
Practice Set 1
Practice Set 2
Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
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FAQs
SC-900 certification covers security, compliance, and identity fundamentals.
This certification is ideally suited for learners looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services
Microsoft certifications, including the SC-900 certification, are typically valid for one year. Renewal options are available, and Microsoft provides updates to ensure the certification remains relevant with changing technologies and practices.
This course is ideally suited to:
- Non-technical professionals who are associated with Microsoft Azure solutions and services, for example business stakeholders.
- Both new IT professionals and existing IT professionals who are seeking to change careers.
- Students who have an interest in Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions.
- Individuals who sell or purchase cloud-based solutions or services.
The SC-900 certification is worth it if you are looking to gain a fundamental understanding of security, compliance, and identity solutions in Microsoft environments. It is beneficial for those new to the field, as well as business stakeholders and IT professionals looking to validate their foundational knowledge.
The SC-900 certification course is suitable for a diverse range of individuals, including non-technical professionals associated with Microsoft Azure solutions and services, new and existing IT professionals looking to gain foundational SCI knowledge, students interested in Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions, and individuals involved in selling or purchasing cloud-based solutions or services.
The SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam focuses on the security, compliance, and identity solutions of an organization. The SC-900 exam tests your knowledge of Microsoft identity and access management, Microsoft security, and Microsoft compliance solutions.
The SC-900 exam comprises of four domains:
Domain 1: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10-15%).
Domain 2: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions (30-35%).
Domain 3: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (35-40%).
Domain 4: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (25-30%).
You can enroll onto training with us; we are a Microsoft authorized training partner. During the course, you will build up detailed knowledge of all the topics as per the Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) through training from certified trainers. You will also get practical experience through Microsoft official hands-on labs. Plus, we will provide practice exams to enable you to check on your certification preparation, and you will complete a capstone project.
Attending classes online enables you to learn in the comfort of your own home and removes the need for you to travel. In this course you will benefit from virtual instructor-led training (VILT) with certified trainers, who deliver the classes. You will also have access to our 24/7 discussion space, and our mentoring services are always there to help you out during your learning journey.
Type of certificate
Certificate of completion
About this course
16 Modules
01 Skill
Includes
Discussion Space
16 Labs
16 Knowledge checks
01 Practice exam
01 Project
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Azure account
Exercises to explore
Azure Portal
Microsoft 365 Defender Portal
Azure Security center
Azure Active Directory
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This course is led by experienced Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs).
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