Overview
Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) is a Microsoft credential. Security, compliance and identity basics across Microsoft Entra, Defender, Sentinel and Purview. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Microsoft exam. Microsoft sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Microsoft exam. Microsoft sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Students and career changers moving into security.
- IT staff who work alongside security teams.
- Business and compliance staff who need the vocabulary.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
10 to 15%Worth 10 to 15% of SC-900, with 11 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Describe the shared responsibility model, and Describe defense-in-depth.
- 02
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra
25 to 30%Worth 25 to 30% of SC-900, with 12 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Describe Microsoft Entra ID, and Describe types of identities, including workload identities.
- 03
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
35 to 40%Worth 35 to 40% of SC-900, with 21 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Describe Azure DDoS Protection, and Describe Azure Firewall.
- 04
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
20 to 25%Worth 20 to 25% of SC-900, with 14 skills in the study guide. We teach and practice each one, Describe the Service Trust Portal offerings, and Describe the privacy principles of Microsoft.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Duration
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Format
- Confirm question format on the vendor outline
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register
- Delivery
- Confirm delivery options on the vendor site
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
Microsoft doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. Some general IT or cloud knowledge helps.
Renewal
Renewal rules for Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) are set by Microsoft. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Security, compliance and identity concepts plus what Microsoft Entra, Defender, Sentinel and Purview do, mapped to the SC-900 study guide.
- Security Fundamentals
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) questions
Is Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) worth it?
Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for Microsoft proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Security, compliance and identity concepts plus what Microsoft Entra, Defender, Sentinel and Purview do, mapped to the SC-900 study guide., Security Fundamentals, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)?
You get Confirm on the vendor site in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Confirm delivery options on the vendor site. Microsoft doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) expire?
Renewal rules for Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) are set by Microsoft. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) exam cost?
Published pricing for Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900): Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) prerequisites?
Microsoft doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. Some general IT or cloud knowledge helps.
What should I take after Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)?
After Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.