SC-900 (Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals)
SC-900 is Microsoft's fundamentals exam on security, compliance, and identity in cloud-based Microsoft services, including Microsoft Entra and Microsoft's security and compliance solutions. The intended audience is business stakeholders, new or existing IT professionals, and students.
Exam Details
Proctored exam booked through Pearson VUE. Candidates cannot use Microsoft Learn as a reference during Fundamentals exams.
Price for exams 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
None stated. Microsoft says candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
Renewal
Does not expire. Microsoft states that Fundamentals certifications do not expire.
Current Version
SC-900.
Exam Domains
4 domains| Domain |
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| Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10-15%) |
| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra (25-30%) |
| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (35-40%) |
| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (20-25%) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the SC-900 exam cost?→
Microsoft charges 99 USD for exams proctored in the United States. Prices differ by country or region.
Does the SC-900 certification expire?→
No. Microsoft states that Fundamentals certifications do not expire, so there is no annual renewal assessment.
How long is the SC-900 exam?→
Candidates have 45 minutes to complete it. A scaled score of 700 or greater is required to pass.
Is SC-900 a prerequisite for other Microsoft security certifications?→
No. Microsoft rates SC-900 at the beginner level and does not list it as a requirement for the associate or expert security certifications.
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