Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

The Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) certification is designed for students, business users, and IT professionals who want to gain foundational knowledge in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Here are the key details:

Certification Overview:
- Title: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Level: Intermediate
- Skills Demonstrated:
  - Understanding of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity (SCI) solutions.
  - Awareness of how Microsoft SCI solutions provide holistic, end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities.
- Recommended Familiarity:
  - Networking and cloud computing concepts.
  - General IT knowledge or experience working in an IT environment.
  - Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
Exam Details:
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Format: Proctored exam with 20 multiple-choice questions
- Topics Covered:
  - Concepts of security, compliance, and identity.
  - Capabilities of Microsoft security and compliance solutions.
- Exam Fee: $100 USD (varies by region)
Preparation Recommendations:
- Understand the skills measured.
- Study relevant self-paced content on Microsoft Learn or attend instructor-led training.
- Take the free Practice Assessment to validate your knowledge.
- Shadow a colleague working in security, compliance, and identity management.
Next Steps:
- Register for the exam.
- After passing, celebrate your certification badge on platforms like LinkedIn.
- Explore role-based certifications in security operations, identity and access management, and information protection.

Remember, earning the SC-900 certification demonstrates your foundational understanding of security, compliance, and identity in the Microsoft ecosystem! 🛡️🔒👤

For more information, visit the official SC-900 certification page ¹ ².