SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
A live, plain-language introduction to the concepts and Microsoft solutions for security, compliance and identity. Built for people who want to do the job with confidence, not just pass a test.
Course overview
SC-900 Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals is a live, plain-language introduction to the concepts and Microsoft solutions for security, compliance and identity. It suits anyone who needs a clear foundation before more advanced security training or a broader understanding of how Microsoft secures the modern workplace.
You will learn the core principles of security and Zero Trust, the capabilities of Microsoft Entra, Microsoft security solutions including Defender and Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities, and be ready to sit the SC-900 exam.
What you will learn
- ✓ Describe core security, compliance and identity concepts
- ✓ Explain the capabilities of Microsoft Entra
- ✓ Understand authentication, authorisation and identity protection
- ✓ Describe Microsoft security solutions, including Defender and Sentinel
- ✓ Explain Microsoft Purview compliance capabilities
- ✓ Understand Zero Trust as a guiding model
Skills you will gain
SC-900 skills blueprint
The areas this exam measures, and the order we teach them live.
Course modules
Security and identity concepts
Shared responsibility, defence in depth, Zero Trust, encryption, and identity as the control plane.
Microsoft Entra capabilities
Identity types, authentication, Conditional Access, and identity governance.
Microsoft security solutions
Azure security, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel at a high level.
Microsoft Purview and compliance
Compliance management, information protection, and data governance basics.
Exam readiness
Revision sets, practice scenarios, and a live readiness check before you book the exam.
Prerequisites
Recommended before you join. We start from a clear baseline, so these help but are not strict gates.
- ✓ No technical prerequisites
- ✓ General familiarity with computing and networking is helpful
- ✓ An interest in security, compliance and identity
Who this is for
Anyone starting in security: business stakeholders, new IT staff, and professionals who want a clear foundation before SC-200 or SC-100.
The SC-900 exam at a glance
Exam is booked separately with Microsoft. Figures are indicative of the current format; we confirm the specifics during your programme.
Where this can take you
Common questions
Is this live or recorded?
Every session is live and instructor-led over Microsoft Teams. There are no pre-recorded videos. You learn with a real trainer and a small group.
When does the next batch start?
Batches form on a rolling basis. Send an enquiry and we will reply with the next available start date and times that fit your schedule.
How are session times decided?
Once you enquire, we set up a short Microsoft Teams call to agree the days and times that work for the batch.
Do you include hands-on labs?
Yes. You practise in a real environment throughout the SC-900 course, so the exam tasks feel routine by the time you sit it.
Does the price include the exam voucher?
Tell us during your enquiry and we will confirm what is included for your batch.
Ready to join the next SC-900 batch?
Send an enquiry and we will confirm the next live start date, then set a time together over Teams.