Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Certification deals with all the additional cloud-based security, identity, and compliance solutions Microsoft offers for Microsoft365 and Azure. Microsoft SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam is required to gain this certification.

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam Study Guide

This study guide comprehensively helps candidates prepare easily and pass their Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam. It covers all the topics a candidate needs to know about the exam carrying the exam details and the preparation resources one can use to prepare for the exam.

Prerequisites

Microsoft has made it easy for its candidates to take the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam; you can take the exam whether you are a student, business user, or an IT professional. This certification exam can be a stepping stone in your career if you seek to advance your career in IT and cybersecurity, identity, access management, and information protection. Although there are no specific prerequisites for this exam, Microsoft recommends it's better to have familiarity with networking and cloud computing concepts, general IT knowledge, or any experience working in an IT environment.

Exam Details

All the exam details and additional information about the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam are described below:

• Number of questions: 40-60
• Exam duration: 65 minutes
• Certification level: Fundamental
• Passing score: 700 out of 1000
• Exam Fee: 99USD (prices vary regionally)

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam has a versatile exam format carrying MCQs, drag & drop questions, true or false, and case studies.

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for this exam is divided into four modules carrying a specific percentage in the exam. These modules, along with their exam weight percentage, are described briefly below:

Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (5-10%)

This module carries the least weight in the exam among the four modules. Questions will be asked about various security concepts in this module, such as the Zero-Trust methodology. This module also includes multiple identity concepts like authentication, authorization, identity providers, Active Directory, federated services, and common Identity attacks.

Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions (30-35%)

Questions will be asked from four different capabilities of Azure AD in this module. Topics of these four capabilities are described below:

1. Azure Active Directory, different Azure AD identities, hybrid identities, and different external identities.
2. Other Authentication methods are SSPR Password Protection and Management and Multi-factor authentication.
3. Conditional Access and Azure AD roles
4. Identity Governance, Access Reviews, PIM, and Azure AD Identity protection

Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions (35-40%)

Questions from Microsoft and Azure Security capabilities will be asked in this module, such as Azure Network Security groups, Azure DDoS protection, Azure Firewall, Azure Bastion, Web Application Firewall, Azure encryption Azure Security Center, Azure Defender, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Intune.

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions (25-30%)

In this module, questions will be from the capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions. It covers many topics, including Microsoft's Privacy Principles, Compliance Center, Compliance Manager, and the Compliance Score.

Download the official Skills Outline by Microsoft to get an in-depth explanation of the modules and their topics.

Preparation Resources

Now that all the information and syllabus of the exam have been explained, it's time that we move toward the most crucial part, which is preparing for the exam. There are many platforms with which you can prepare for the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Fundamentals Exam. Most candidates prefer to use Microsoft Docs and Microsoft Learn to prepare for their exams, as official materials and classes are often more authentic than private teachers. One can also register with Udemy or Coursera and take their courses.

Preparation Assessment

Preparation Assessment is one of the most important steps of preparation. It finalizes your preparation and tells you where you need to focus more on your preparation. Microsoft suggests that you take a Microsoft SC-900 Practice Test before taking the actual exam. Microsoft SC-900 Practice Test provides you with the exact exam format and atmosphere, which helps you understand the exam in detail. It can also help tackle exam anxiety and tell you how well-prepared you are for the exam and when you should take it.

Take the Microsoft SC-900 Exam

Once you are done preparing and practicing with the Microsoft SC-900 Practice Test and feel confident in your preparation, without wasting any more time, take the Microsoft SC-900 Exam. You can take the exam by registering for it on Microsoft's official website. You have two choices: either you can register with the certiport or schedule with Pearson VUE.