SC-900 – Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (Foundational Cybersecurity & IAM Certification)

Course Overview

The SC-900 – Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals certification is an entry-level security credential offered by Microsoft. This course is designed for individuals who want to understand core security, compliance, and identity concepts and how Microsoft solutions help protect organizations across cloud and hybrid environments.

SC-900 validates foundational knowledge of Microsoft security solutions, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance capabilities—without requiring prior technical or cybersecurity experience. It is ideal for beginners, students, and business professionals seeking security awareness within the Microsoft ecosystem.

What You Will Learn

This course introduces essential security, compliance, and identity concepts using Microsoft technologies:

• Core security concepts and the shared responsibility model

• Microsoft identity fundamentals with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Authentication, authorization, and access management basics

• Security capabilities with Microsoft Defender solutions

• Compliance concepts including data governance and risk management

• Insider risk, information protection, and data loss prevention (DLP) basics

• Zero Trust principles and security best practices

• Real-world security, identity, and compliance use cases

Who This Course Is For

• Beginners exploring cybersecurity and identity management

• Students and fresh graduates entering IT and security roles

• Business professionals working with security and compliance initiatives

• IT professionals transitioning into security and IAM domains

• Anyone seeking Microsoft-validated security fundamentals

Key Benefits

• Globally recognized Microsoft security fundamentals certification

• No prior security, compliance, or identity experience required

• Builds confidence in security and IAM terminology

• Vendor-specific skills aligned with Microsoft security ecosystem

• Ideal foundation for advanced Microsoft security certifications

Career Path Alignment

SC-900 certification supports early-career and security-aware roles such as:

• Security Support Associate

• Identity & Access Support Analyst

• Compliance Operations Assistant

• IT Support Executive (Security & Identity)

• Digital Risk & Governance Associate

Why Choose SC-900 – Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

SC-900 is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to understand how Microsoft secures identities, data, and systems. It equips learners with the knowledge needed to support security and compliance initiatives and prepares them for role-based certifications such as Security Administrator (SC-300), Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), or Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500).

When combined with certifications such as AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, or AI-900 – Azure AI Fundamentals, SC-900 creates a strong foundation for careers in cybersecurity, identity management, and compliance.