Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Build foundational knowledge of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity concepts across cloud and related services.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft SC-900 course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) within Microsoft's cloud-based and related services. Designed for learners who are new to Microsoft security solutions, this course establishes a solid grounding in core concepts including Zero Trust, shared responsibility, and the principles of defence-in-depth — all essential knowledge for navigating today's evolving threat landscape.
What This Course Covers
Participants will explore Microsoft's identity and access management capabilities through Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), examine the security features of Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel, and gain an understanding of Microsoft Purview's compliance and data governance tools. The course follows the official SC-900 exam domains, ensuring full alignment with Microsoft's certification objectives and preparing candidates confidently for the certification exam.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for business stakeholders, IT professionals new to Microsoft cloud services, students, and anyone seeking to validate their foundational understanding of security, compliance, and identity. It is particularly valuable for professionals in regulated industries — including finance, government, and healthcare — operating across the GCC and Asia-Pacific regions, where data sovereignty and regulatory compliance are business-critical priorities.
What You'll Learn
Describe the core concepts of security, compliance, and identity, including Zero Trust, shared responsibility, and defence-in-depth
Explain the capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management, including authentication, conditional access, and identity protection
Describe the security capabilities of Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel
Explain the compliance management capabilities of Microsoft Purview, including the Compliance Portal, Compliance Manager, and compliance scores
Describe Microsoft Purview's data security and governance features, including sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and data lifecycle management
Prepare effectively for and pass the Microsoft SC-900 certification exam
Who Should Attend
- IT Professional
- Business Stakeholder
- Security Analyst (Entry Level)
- Compliance Officer
- Student / Career Changer
- Cloud Administrator (Entry Level)
Prerequisites
- General familiarity with IT concepts, networking basics, and cloud computing is beneficial but not required. No prior security or Microsoft certification is needed.
Course Curriculum
- The Zero Trust model and guiding principles
- The shared responsibility model in cloud computing
- Defence-in-depth strategy and security layers
- Common threats and threat intelligence concepts
- Encryption, hashing, and data protection fundamentals
- Concepts of authentication and authorisation
- Compliance concepts: data residency, sovereignty, and privacy
What's Included
- Official courseware & materials
- Hands-on lab exercises
- Practice exam questions
- Exam voucher guidance
- Post-course support (30 days)
- Certificate of completion
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Your Instructor
Hasit Mankad
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) · 23+ Years Experience
Hasit Mankad is the Founder of TACMinds and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 23+ years of hands-on IT training and consulting experience. He has trained 4,500+ professionals across 14+ countries in GCC, Europe, India and Africa. Certifications: CEH, SC-100, AZ-305, SC-200, SC-300, AWS SAA, FinOps, PMP and 40+ others. Clients include ADNOC, RAK Bank, Ernst & Young, Ministry of IT Qatar and Dubai Islamic Bank. Known for 94%+ first-attempt certification pass rates.
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