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

Course Description:

Get a clear, foundational understanding of Microsoft’s approach to security, compliance, and identity (SCI) with this beginner-friendly, instructor-led course. Whether you’re a business user, IT professional, or just starting a cloud career, this course explains how Microsoft protects users, devices, apps, and data in today’s digital landscape.

You’ll explore how Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) supports secure access, how Microsoft Defender detects and responds to threats, and how Microsoft Purview ensures regulatory compliance. Learn key concepts like Zero Trust architecture, risk management, and identity governance—plus how Microsoft integrates these technologies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.

The course includes 40%–50% hands-on activities to reinforce learning through guided experiences with Microsoft security and compliance tools.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Business decision-makers, students, and new or transitioning IT professionals

• Anyone looking to understand Microsoft’s security, compliance, and identity capabilities

• Individuals preparing for the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification exam

• Teams responsible for evaluating or adopting Microsoft security solutions

Prerequisites:
No technical background is required. Familiarity with cloud computing and Microsoft 365 or Azure helps but is not necessary.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity

• Understand foundational SCI principles across Microsoft environments

• Explore the Zero Trust model and shared responsibility in the cloud

• Learn about threat types, attack vectors, and key risk mitigation strategies

Module 2: Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory)

• Discover how Microsoft Entra ID supports identity and access management

• Learn about user authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, and Conditional Access

• Explore features like identity protection, governance, and lifecycle management

Module 3: Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions

• Understand how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps protect workloads

• Learn about Microsoft Defender XDR for extended threat detection and response

• Explore Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR visibility and advanced analytics

Module 4: Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions

• Understand the role of Microsoft Purview in data protection and governance

• Explore compliance manager, data loss prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, and insider risk management

• Learn how to classify and secure data with sensitivity labels and retention policies

Delivery Format:

• Live instructor-led training with expert guidance

• 40%–50% hands-on practice using Microsoft 365 and Azure portals

• Real-world scenarios designed to prepare learners for practical application and certification