English SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification Guide
An independent English guide to the SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification, with official Microsoft Learn links, audience, knowledge areas, preparation notes, and path guidance.
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This guide explains the SC-900 Microsoft certification in plain English. It is written for learners who want to understand where the credential fits before choosing a study path.
Important: This is an independent reference guide, not a Microsoft page. Credential names, exam codes, availability, retirement dates, pricing, languages, registration rules, and policies may change. Confirm details on Microsoft Learn before registering.
In this guide
- What is SC-900
- Quick exam facts
- Who this certification is for
- Main knowledge areas
- How to prepare
- Where this fits in the Microsoft path
- Prep resources and references
1. What is SC-900
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals is a Fundamentals-level Microsoft credential in the area of Security. It is part of the Microsoft security track in this LoSimplifica guide.
2. Quick exam facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Certification | Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals |
| Code | SC-900 |
| Level | Fundamentals |
| Track | Microsoft security |
| Area | Security |
| Official page | Microsoft Learn certification page |
| Study guide | Microsoft Learn study guide |
3. Who this certification is for
This certification is most relevant for security beginners, compliance teams, identity administrators, business stakeholders, and cloud learners.
4. Main knowledge areas
Use the following list as a planning summary, then compare it with the current Microsoft Learn study guide before registering.
- security
- compliance
- identity
- Microsoft Entra
- Defender
- Purview
- and related concepts
5. How to prepare
For a Fundamentals-level exam, focus on vocabulary, service categories, basic use cases, product positioning, security, governance, and business value. You do not need to study like an architect, but you should be able to explain what each service is for and when it is usually used.
Official preparation links
- Official Microsoft Learn certification page
- Official Microsoft Learn study guide
- Training modules and Schedule exam area on the official page
6. Where this fits in the Microsoft path
Good first security credential before SC-200, SC-300, SC-401, SC-500, or SC-100.
| Stage | Certification | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Current step | SC-900 | This is the certification covered by this article. |
| Possible next step | SC-200, SC-300 | Continue in the same or adjacent track. |
| Related | SC-401, SC-500, SC-100 | Compare if your role overlaps with this area. |