Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Online Training

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UPDATED: February 2, 2023

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This Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) training covers how to design a large network's protective security architecture, grounded in the Zero Trust strategy. You'll master the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Zero Trust principles to design resilient security strategies for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. As you learn to translate complex requirements into technical safeguards (from Entra Global Secure Access to advanced identity and data protection) you'll gain the high-level skills necessary to secure enterprise infrastructures and pass the SC-100 exam.

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What you'll learn with SC-100 training

Designing security strategies for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS cloud services
Securing server endpoints and client devices across hybrid environments
Evaluating security postures using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and MCRA
Implementing Zero Trust through Identity, Conditional Access, and PIM
Architecting data protection and application security using encryption standards
Configuring Global Secure Access with Entra to protect private and internet traffic

SC-100 training FAQs

Is Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) worth it?

Yes, for cybersecurity professionals, cloud specialists, and IT architects, the Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) is probably worth it. Your specific career goals will determine whether or not it's worth it, but if you're already working in cybersecurity and have experience with Microsoft technologies, there aren't many certifications better than the Cybersecurity Architect Expert for validating advanced expertise.

How much does the SC-100 cost?

The Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification exam SC-100 costs $165. However, it's not the only cost associated with the certification. You must pass one of three prerequisites: Azure Security Engineer Associate; Identity and Access Administrator Associate; or Security Operations Analyst Associate – each of which cost $165. Therefore the total cost of earning Cybersecurity Architect Expert is at least $660, even though its exam SC-100 itself only costs $165.

Is the Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) exam difficult?

Yes, if you're planning on earning the Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, you should plan on the SC-100 being a difficult exam. Building on prerequisite knowledge in identity and access management as well as security operations, the SC-100 dives deep into technical familiarity with mitigating network security threats with Microsoft technologies. Plan on the exam requiring specific expertise and deep familiarity with Microsoft security tools.

Does Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) certification expire?

Yes, like all of their role-based (associate and expert) certifications, the Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert expires after one year. Fortunately, Microsoft offers free renewal certification exams for each of those certifications, including the Cybersecurity Architect Expert, available within six months of your cert expiring. The exams tend to cover recent updates and changes to the knowledge and skill areas tested in the original exam.

How to study for SC-100?

The best way to study for the Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert exam SC-100 is with a balance of theory and practice. As a cybersecurity architect, you'll need to know how to design security solutions that align with industry best practices as well as infrastructural, application/data and compliance requirements. Once you understand the concepts of those priorities and requirements, practice actually building those security solutions and implementing them with Microsoft security tools.

Who is SC-100 training for?

This SC-100 training is designed for senior security engineers and architects with extensive experience in identity, networking, and virtualization. It is the definitive path for professionals seeking the Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert credential to lead enterprise-wide security strategy.

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Download the free SC-100 study guide to complete this course in about 11 hours.

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