SC-401: Information Security Administrator
Course Overview
SC-401: Information Security Administrator is a focused, instructor-led course designed for security professionals responsible for implementing and managing information protection, identity, and access within an organization. This course covers practical strategies to secure data, manage compliance, and enforce security policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
Participants will learn how to design and implement data governance, deploy identity protection measures, and monitor security operations using Microsoft security tools. This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate certification and equips them to safeguard organizational assets effectively.
Audience Profile
This course is ideal for:
Information security administrators managing data protection and identity solutions
IT professionals responsible for compliance, governance, and risk management
Security analysts implementing Microsoft 365 and Azure security controls
Individuals preparing for the SC-401 certification exam
Candidates should have experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance, identity and access management, and foundational security concepts.
Course Outline
Module 1: Implement Information Protection
Designing data classification and labeling strategies
Configuring Microsoft Information Protection policies
Implementing sensitivity labels and data loss prevention (DLP)
Module 2: Manage Identity and Access
Configuring Azure AD identity protection
Managing conditional access policies and multi-factor authentication
Securing privileged access and identity governance
Module 3: Implement Compliance and Governance
Understanding compliance management in Microsoft 365
Using Microsoft Compliance Manager and Insider Risk Management
Designing retention, records management, and audit policies
Module 4: Monitor and Respond to Security Incidents
Configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel
Investigating and responding to security alerts and incidents
Managing security reports and continuous monitoring
Module 5: Secure Data and Devices
Implementing endpoint security controls
Applying encryption and rights management
Managing device compliance and access
Hands-On Experience
This course features 40% to 50% hands-on activities, providing learners with practical experience in configuring Microsoft information protection, identity security, compliance tools, and incident response workflows.
Hands-On Labs
This course includes practical, hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce your learning:
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