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Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

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Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

This course is part of Exam Prep SC-900: Microsoft Certified Security Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Whizlabs Instructor

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the features and benefits of Azure Cloud for security.
Get familiar with the Azure Cloud Console for navigation and management.
Describe GRC concepts and Microsoft tools for compliance.
Apply Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth, and shared responsibility models.
Understand Microsoft Defender XDR and its role in Zero Trust.
Explain password hash synchronization and storage encryption.

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Taught in English

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Welcome to Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), a foundational course designed for IT professionals, security analysts, and cloud learners aiming to build strong expertise in Microsoft’s security ecosystem. This course introduces you to the core services, tools, and frameworks that power security, compliance, and identity within Microsoft environments.

You’ll gain practical insights into Microsoft Security Services, Azure Cloud concepts, and the Zero Trust framework. The course covers Microsoft Defender XDR, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) models, and introduces essential encryption and defense-in-depth strategies. By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong grasp of Microsoft’s approach to modern security and Zero Trust principles. Who Should Take This Course? IT Administrators and Support Engineers beginning their cloud security journey Security Analysts and Compliance Professionals exploring Microsoft’s SCI offerings Microsoft 365 and Azure Users looking to understand built-in security tools Students or professionals preparing for the SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam This course includes 6–7 hours of expert-led video instruction, divided into two comprehensive modules. Each module features multiple lessons, demos, and knowledge checks through quizzes and in-video questions to reinforce learning. Course Modules: Module 1: Microsoft Security Services Overview Module 2: Microsoft Security and Zero Trust Fundamentals

Module details

Welcome to Week 1 of the SC-900 course. In this week, we’ll start with the foundational concepts of Microsoft cloud security services. You’ll gain an introduction to the Azure cloud platform—its key features, benefits, and the basics of navigating the Azure Cloud Console. We’ll then explore how Microsoft’s security services provide built-in protection and integrate across the ecosystem. Topics include understanding service categories, their role in enterprise defense, and advanced Microsoft security service capabilities for securing modern organizations. By the end of this week, you’ll be confident in identifying Microsoft’s core security services, their use cases, and how they support identity, data, and infrastructure protection.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 26 minutes

Course Overview3 minutes
Exam Overview5 minutes
Azure Cloud - Features, Uses and Benefits4 minutes
Getting Familiar with Azure Cloud Console5 minutes
Microsoft Security Services Overview5 minutes
Advanced Microsoft Security Services5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Specialization Course Introduction30 minutes
Welcome to the Course40 minutes
Microsoft Defender for Cloud to Protect Cloud Applications - Course Overview30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Microsoft Security Services Overview - Graded Assessment50 minutes
Introduction to Microsoft Security Services - Practice Assessment40 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

Meet and Greet20 minutes

In Week 2, we’ll build on the foundation by diving into Microsoft’s Zero Trust approach and security fundamentals. You’ll begin with Microsoft Defender XDR and learn how it supports Zero Trust architecture. Next, we’ll cover identity protection concepts like password hash synchronization, encryption practices, and the use of Azure Storage Encryption. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) will also be introduced, highlighting Microsoft tools that help organizations meet regulatory needs. We’ll close the week with Zero Trust design principles—including core components, defense-in-depth strategies, and shared responsibility models in Microsoft 365. By the end of this week, you’ll have a strong understanding of Zero Trust fundamentals and Microsoft’s approach to modern security governance.