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Microsoft Security Fundamentals Training (SC-900)
The Microsoft Security Fundamentals Training (SC-900) is a foundational course that introduces core security concepts such as Zero Trust, defense-in-depth, the shared responsibility model, and basic governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) principles. Learners gain an overview of how these concepts are implemented using Microsoft solutions, without requiring prior hands-on security experience. Participants will explore the capabilities of Microsoft Entra for identity and access management, including authentication methods and access control concepts. The course also introduces Microsoft’s security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, cloud security posture management, and Microsoft compliance capabilities delivered through tools like Microsoft Purview. The emphasis is on understanding what these solutions do and why they matter in a modern cloud environment.
The Microsoft Security Fundamentals Training (SC-900) course is ideal for students, business users, new IT professionals, and non-security roles who want to build a solid foundation in Microsoft security. It is also the recommended starting point for learners planning to progress toward role-based certifications such as SC-300 (Identity) or SC-200 (Security Operations). By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain core security, compliance, and identity concepts used in the cloud
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra for identity and access management
- Understand the role of Microsoft security solutions in protecting cloud workloads
- Describe Microsoft compliance and data protection capabilities
- Prepare confidently for the SC-900 certification exam
Who should attend the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals course ?
For Professionals
SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals is ideal for professionals who want to build foundational knowledge of Microsoft’s security, compliance, and identity concepts without deep technical prerequisites.
For Businesses
From an organization’s standpoint, SC-900 is a foundational enablement course that creates a common security language across technical, business, and governance teams.
Prerequisites for the "SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals" Course
Before attending this course, students should have:
- A general understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts.
- General IT knowledge or any broad experience of working in an IT environment.
- A general understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
Key Features of Flexmind's SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Training
This training is delivered by Flexmind through flexible online and offline formats and is designed to align with the most current certification exam requirements. The key features of this training are as follows:
Course Duration
The course has a total duration of 8 hours and is completed over 1 day.
Instructor-Led Training
Delivered by a senior Microsoft Certified Trainer with real-world, enterprise-scale experience in Microsoft Security.
Microsoft Official curriculum
Delivered by Flexmind using official Microsoft curriculum, this program blends study material, hands-on labs, and applied workshops with instructor-led guidance throughout.
Cloud Lab Access
The course will be covered using cloud lab access.
Course Completion Certificate
Course completion includes certification, formally validating the skills gained and reinforcing professional credibility.
Course Outline - SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Module 1: Describe security and compliance concepts
- Describe the shared responsibility and the defense in depth security models.
- Describe the Zero Trust model.
- Describe the concepts of encryption and hashing.
- Describe some basic compliance concepts.
Module 2: Describe identity concepts
- Understand the difference between authentication and authorization.
- Describe the concept of identity as a security perimeter.
- Describe identity-related services
Module 3: Describe the function and identity types of Microsoft Entra ID
- Describe the core functionality of Microsoft Entra ID.
- Describe the types of identities supported by Microsoft Entra ID.
- Describe the concept of hybrid identity as supported by Microsoft Entra ID.
Module 4: Explore the authentication capabilities of Microsoft Entra
- Describe the authentication methods of Microsoft Entra ID.
- Describe multifactor authentication in Microsoft Entra ID.
- Describe the password protection and management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID.
Module 5: Explore the access management capabilities of Microsoft Entra
- Describe Conditional Access and its benefits.
- Describe Global Secure Access.
- Describe Microsoft Entra ID roles and role-based access control (RBAC).
Module 6: Describe the identity protection and governance capabilities of Microsoft Entra
- Describe the identity governance capabilities of Microsoft Entra.
- Describe Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra Identity Protection.
- Describe Microsoft Entra integration with Microsoft Security Copilot.
Module 7: Describe Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe what Microsoft Security Copilot is.
- Describe the terminology of Microsoft Security Copilot.
- Describe how Microsoft Security Copilot processes prompt requests.
- Describe the elements of an effective prompt
- Describe how to enable Microsoft Security Copilot.
Module 8: Describe the core infrastructure security services in Azure
- Describe Azure security capabilities for protecting your network.
- Describe Azure Bastion.
- Describe Azure Key Vault.
Module 9: Describe security management capabilities of Azure
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Describe how security policies and initiatives improve cloud security posture.
- Describe how the three pillars of Microsoft Defender for Cloud protect against cyberthreats and vulnerabilities.
Module 10: Describe the security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel
- Describe the security concepts for SIEM and SOAR.
- Describe how Microsoft Sentinel provides threat detection and mitigation.
- Describe Microsoft Security Copilot integration with Microsoft Sentinel.
Module 11: Describe threat protection with Microsoft Defender XDR
- Describe the Microsoft Defender XDR service.
- Describe how Microsoft Defender XDR provides integrated protection against sophisticated attacks.
- Describe and explore the Microsoft Defender portal.
- Describe Microsoft Defender for Copilot integration with Microsoft Defender XDR.
Module 12: Describe Microsoft’s Service Trust portal and privacy capabilities
- Describe the offerings of the Service Trust Portal.
- Describe Microsoft’s privacy principles.
- Describe Microsoft Priva.
Module 13: Describe the data security solutions of Microsoft Purview
- Describe how Microsoft Purview Information Protection helps organizations discover, classify, and protect sensitive information.
- Describe how Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention helps organizations prevent their users from inappropriately sharing sensitive data with people who shouldn't have it.
- Describe how Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management helps minimize internal risks.
Module 14: Describe the data compliance solutions of Microsoft Purview
- Describe Audit and eDiscovery in Microsoft Purview.
- Describe Compliance Manager in Microsoft Purview.
- Describe Communication Compliance in Microsoft Purview.
- Describe Records Management in Microsoft Purview.
Module 15: Describe the data governance solutions of Microsoft Purview
- Describe benefits of data governance.
- Describe key features of Microsoft Purview Data Catalog.
Class Schedule
Instructor‑Led Training
- 8-Hour of Instructor‑Led Training
- One‑to‑one doubt‑resolution sessions
- Microsoft Official Lab Access
Learning Objectives - SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
After completing the SC-900 course, learners will be able to:
- Explain core security, compliance, and identity concepts, including Zero Trust, defense‑in‑depth, shared responsibility, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in Microsoft cloud environments.
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra, including identity management, authentication methods, Conditional Access, external identities, and identity governance at a foundational level.
- Identify and articulate the role of Microsoft security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and security posture management, in protecting cloud and hybrid workloads.
- Describe Microsoft compliance and information protection solutions, including Microsoft Purview and compliance management capabilities, used to address regulatory and data protection requirements.
- Understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity services work together to deliver an end‑to‑end security solution across Azure and Microsoft 365.
About SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification Exam
To help you understand the assessment better, here are a few important details about the exam.
| Exam Name | SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals |
|---|---|
| Who should Apply | Security Engineer |
| Duration of Exam | 120 Minutes |
| Fees | Rs. 3,696 (India), $99 USD (United States) |
| Level of Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type of Credential | Microsoft Certification |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Arabic (Saudi Arabia) |
| Exam Retake | Exam retake allowed after 24 hours |
| Quality Check during Assessment | The online exam is proctored |
The table below represents the weightage of each study area in the exam. Areas with higher percentages are expected to have more questions.
| Study Area | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity | 10-15% |
| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra | 25-30% |
| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions | 35-40% |
| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions | 20-25% |
