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Validates foundational knowledge of security, compliance, and identity concepts and related Microsoft solutions across Microsoft Entra, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Purview.
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About this exam
SC-900 is a fundamentals-level exam covering security, compliance, and identity concepts and the capabilities of Microsoft's identity, security, and compliance solutions.
Who should take this exam
Business stakeholders, new and existing IT professionals, and students interested in Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions.
Career benefits
Earns the Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification, a strong entry point into Microsoft security role-based certifications.
How to prepare
Complete the Microsoft Learn SC-900 learning paths covering Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD $99 (varies by region)
Valid forFundamentals certifications do not expire.
Length45 minutes
Questions on exam50
Passing score700 out of 1000
FormatMultiple choice and multiple response; typically 40-60 questions. No case studies.
Practice questions200
Objectives4
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What's covered
1. Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
10–15%Describe security and compliance concepts and identity concepts.
2. Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra
25–30%Describe identity, authentication, access management, and identity protection in Microsoft Entra.
3. Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
25–30%Describe Azure, Microsoft 365, Defender, and Sentinel security capabilities.
4. Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
25–30%Describe Microsoft Purview and other compliance and governance capabilities.
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