Cloud security is a area which is demand right now. As more and more companies are using cloud services security has become one of the key areas. Microsoft has lot of certifications in the area of security. SC-900(Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals) is the foundational security certification from Microsoft Azure.

This certification measures your ability to describe the following: concepts of security, compliance, and identity; capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions; capabilities of Microsoft security solutions; and capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions. One of the biggest advantages is no expiry date for the certification. Especially for the people who are looking to enter the cloud security domain this can be a good starting point.

This certification tests on the following 4 key areas.

Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity (10-15%)

• Describe security and compliance concepts & methodologies

• Define identity concepts

Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions (30-35%)

• Describe the basic identity services and identity types of Azure AD

• Describe the authentication capabilities of Azure AD

• Describe access management capabilities of Azure AD

• Describe the identity protection & governance capabilities of Azure AD

Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions (35-40%)

• Describe basic security capabilities in Azure

• Describe security management capabilities of Azure

• Describe security capabilities of Azure Sentinel

• Describe threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender

• Describe security management capabilities of Microsoft 365

• Describe endpoint security with Microsoft Intune

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions (25-30%)

• Describe the compliance management capabilities in Microsoft

• Describe information protection and governance capabilities of Microsoft 365

• Describe insider risk capabilities in Microsoft 365

• Describe the eDiscovery and audit capabilities of Microsoft 365

• Describe resource governance capabilities in Azure

I have created 4 practice tests with a total of around 166 questions covering all the aspects mentioned above. These practice tests will help you to be more confident when you take the actual exam.

This exam is targeted to those looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.

Use these practice tests to start your journey towards cloud security.