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SC-900

Security, Compliance & Identity
Fundamentals

The foundational Microsoft security certification. Identity, threat protection, compliance, and data governance — explained with real-world scenarios by someone who lives and breathes it.

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Study Guide

28 interactive modules

Domain 1 (Security Concepts — 4 modules) + Entra ID Overview + 20 practice questions.

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Practice Exam

200 exam-style questions

Study mode with explanations + timed exam simulation. 20 free questions.

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28

Modules

200

Questions

4

Domains

Free

Domain 1 included

📝 Sample Question

A security admin needs to ensure that only compliant devices can access sensitive SharePoint sites. Which Microsoft Entra feature should they configure?

A. Sensitivity labels
B. Conditional Access policies ✓
C. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

📊 What you'll cover

Security, Compliance & Identity Concepts (Free) 4 modules
Microsoft Entra Capabilities 8 modules
Microsoft Security Solutions 9 modules
Microsoft Compliance Solutions 7 modules

What you'll learn

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Identity & Access

Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM — the new security perimeter explained simply.

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Threat Protection

Defender XDR, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud — how Microsoft detects and stops threats.

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Compliance & Privacy

Purview, DLP, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery — data governance without the jargon.

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Azure Security

Network security, Key Vault, DDoS protection — infrastructure fundamentals made clear.

Full Curriculum

28 interactive modules across 4 exam domains

1

Security, Compliance & Identity Concepts

4 modules

Free

Shared responsibility, defence-in-depth, Zero Trust, encryption, hashing, GRC. Identity as the new perimeter — authentication, authorisation, federation.

  1. 1Security Foundations
  2. 2Zero Trust
  3. 3Encryption, Hashing & GRC
  4. 4Identity Fundamentals
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Microsoft Entra Capabilities

8 modules

Premium

Entra ID, hybrid and external identities, MFA, passwordless, Conditional Access, RBAC, identity governance, PIM, and identity protection.

  1. 1Entra ID Overview
  2. 2Hybrid & External Identities
  3. 3Authentication & MFA
  4. 4Password Protection
  5. 5Conditional Access
  6. 6Entra Roles & RBAC
  7. 7Identity Governance
  8. 8PIM & Identity Protection
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3

Microsoft Security Solutions

9 modules

Premium

Azure network security, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), and the full Defender XDR suite — Office 365, Endpoint, Cloud Apps, Identity, and more.

  1. 1Azure Network Defence
  2. 2Azure Infrastructure Security
  3. 3Defender for Cloud
  4. 4Microsoft Sentinel
  5. 5Defender XDR Overview
  6. 6Defender for Office 365
  7. 7Defender for Endpoint
  8. 8Defender for Cloud Apps & Identity
  9. 9Vulnerability Mgmt & Threat Intel
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4

Microsoft Compliance Solutions

7 modules

Premium

Service Trust Portal, Priva, Purview Compliance Manager, sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, insider risk, eDiscovery, and audit.

  1. 1Service Trust Portal & Privacy
  2. 2Purview & Compliance Manager
  3. 3Data Classification & Labels
  4. 4Data Loss Prevention
  5. 5Records & Retention
  6. 6Insider Risk Management
  7. 7eDiscovery & Audit
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Practice Exam Lab

200 original questions — two study modes

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Study Mode

Learn as you go

  • ✓ See explanation after each question
  • ✓ "Why wrong" for every option
  • ✓ Real-world context & exam tips
  • ✓ Microsoft Learn links
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Exam Mode

Simulate the real thing

  • ✓ 45 minutes timed session
  • ✓ Randomised question order
  • ✓ Score breakdown by domain
  • ✓ Pass/fail against 700 / 1000
1

Security, Compliance & Identity Concepts

30 questions · Exam weight: 10-15%

8 Free

10

Easy

13

Medium

7

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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2

Microsoft Entra Capabilities

55 questions · Exam weight: 25-30%

4 Free

16

Easy

27

Medium

12

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Microsoft Security Solutions

70 questions · Exam weight: 35-40%

4 Free

20

Easy

34

Medium

16

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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Microsoft Compliance Solutions

45 questions · Exam weight: 20-25%

4 Free

14

Easy

21

Medium

10

Hard

Every question includes a scenario, detailed explanation, and a link to Microsoft Learn.

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🎁 Free tier: 20 questions. No account needed.

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Practice Exam

$14

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 200 exam-style questions
  • ✓ Study mode + Exam mode
  • ✓ Detailed explanations

Study Guide

$19

one-time purchase

  • ✓ 28 interactive modules
  • ✓ Flashcards & ELI5
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Complete Bundle

$29

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  • ✓ Everything in both
  • ★ Best value

🎁 Free tier: Domain 1 (Security Concepts — 4 modules) + Entra ID Overview + 20 practice questions. No account needed.

About the SC-900 Exam

Exam code
SC-900
Duration
45 minutes
Passing score
700 / 1000
Question types
MCQ, multi-select, true/false
Cost
$99 USD

Exam Domains & Weights

D1: Security, Compliance & Identity Concepts (10-15%)
D2: Microsoft Entra Capabilities (25-30%)
D3: Microsoft Security Solutions (35-40%)
D4: Microsoft Compliance Solutions (20-25%)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SC-900?
SC-900 is the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification — a beginner-level exam covering Entra ID, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel.
What's in the free tier?
Domain 1 (Security Concepts — 4 modules) plus the Entra ID Overview module and 20 practice questions. No account needed.
Do I need security experience?
No — SC-900 is Fundamentals-level. Every concept starts with a simple analogy before the technical explanation.
How is this different from Microsoft Learn?
Microsoft Learn is a reference. Guided is a study experience — flashcards, quizzes, ELI5 explanations, brand scenarios, and practice exams.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once, access forever. No subscription or recurring fees.
Can I study on my phone?
Absolutely — every module is optimised for 10-minute mobile study sessions.

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