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Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

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SC-900 Microsoft Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: SCI ConceptsYou are here

Master shared responsibility, defense in depth, Zero Trust, the CIA triad, encryption types, and identity as the primary security perimeter.

5
hours
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Phase 2: Microsoft Entra

Cover Entra ID identity types, authentication methods, MFA, SSPR, Conditional Access, External ID, and Verified ID.

8
hours
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Phase 3: Security Solutions

Study Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps), Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Intune basics.

8
hours
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Phase 4: Compliance + AI Security + Practice

Review Microsoft Purview, Priva, Service Trust Portal, Security Copilot, DSPM for AI, and complete timed question sets.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
31 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SC-900 Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
No prior technical experience is required for this fundamentals exam
Additional Requirements
  • Exam is proctored and may include interactive components
  • Passing score is 700
  • Schedule through Pearson VUE (Certiport option available for students/educators)

SC-900 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-5 weeks for most first-time SCI learners

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (Certiport also available for eligible students/educators)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

After a first failed attempt, retake is allowed after 24 hours. If you fail a second time, wait 14 days between subsequent retakes. Maximum five attempts in a 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeUS$99
Total Estimated CostUS$99-US$198
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SC-900 Exam Details

Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Administered by Microsoft

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700/1000
Passing Score
Typically
Questions
45
Minutes
US$99 (United States)
Exam Fee
Study time: 20-35 hours
Prerequisites: No technical background or prior Microsoft certification required
Valid for: Does not expire (fundamentals certification)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Microsoft content outline

Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity10-15%

Shared responsibility, defense in depth, Zero Trust, CIA triad, encryption and hashing, and identity as the primary security perimeter

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Entra25-30%

Microsoft Entra ID identity types, authentication, MFA, SSPR, Conditional Access, External ID, Verified ID, and Entra ID P1 vs P2 awareness

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions25-30%

Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud (CSPM/CWPP), Microsoft Sentinel, and Intune

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions25-30%

Service Trust Portal, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP, Retention, Records Management, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, Audit, Compliance Manager, and Microsoft Priva

Describe Microsoft AI Security Solutions (NEW 2026)12-18%

Microsoft Security Copilot, Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM for AI), risky AI prompt detection, oversharing prevention, and Adaptive Protection

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