SC-100 (Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert)
SC-100 is Microsoft's cybersecurity architect exam. Candidates translate a cybersecurity strategy into Zero Trust capabilities for identity, devices, data, AI, applications, network, infrastructure, and DevOps, as well as governance, risk, and compliance, security operations, and posture management. Microsoft expects expert skills in at least one security area and experience designing solutions with Microsoft security technologies.
Exam Details
Proctored exam booked through Pearson VUE and scored on a scale of 1 to 1,000.
Price for Exam SC-100 proctored in the United States. Microsoft sets exam prices by the country or region of proctoring, and the listed price excludes taxes and promotional offers.
Requirements and Renewal
Prerequisites
Required: one of Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), or Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500), plus passing Exam SC-100.
Renewal
Expert certifications expire annually. Holders renew by passing a free, unproctored online assessment on Microsoft Learn during the six-month window before expiry.
Current Version
SC-100.
Exam Domains
4 domains| Domain |
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| Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities (20-25%) |
| Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities (25-30%) |
| Design security solutions for infrastructure (25-30%) |
| Design security solutions for applications and data (20-25%) |
Certification Lists
Related Tool Categories
CSPM scanners, container and Kubernetes policy engines, and cloud configuration auditing tools.
Compliance automation frameworks, SCAP policy scanners, and risk management platforms.
Secrets managers, identity engines, and access control platforms for managing credentials and privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites for the Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification?→
Candidates must hold one of three associate certifications: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), or Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500). They must also pass Exam SC-100.
Can AZ-500 still be used for the SC-100 prerequisite?→
Microsoft accepts only SC-300, SC-200, and SC-500 as qualifying associate certifications. AZ-500 retired on August 31, 2026.
What is the passing score for SC-100?→
700 on a scale of 1 to 1,000, the same threshold Microsoft uses for its technical exams.
How much does SC-100 cost?→
Exam SC-100 costs 165 USD when proctored in the United States, with regional prices in other countries.
Sources
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Exam SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
- Study guide for Exam SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
- Microsoft Certification Renewal
- Microsoft Learn: Exam scoring and score reports
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (retired)
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