SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals - Certification Program
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This certification is targeted to those looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
This is a broad audience that may include business stakeholders, new or existing IT professionals, or students who have an interest in Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions.
Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 and want to understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these solution areas to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution.
Identity is the new perimeter. Application developers and infrastructure teams must focus on identity and the security tools that revolve around it to protect the state of identity. This course covers various aspects of identity and security methodologies used to protect it.
This course begins with the concepts of Security, Compliance and Identity. We'll look at security methodologies, security concepts and Microsoft Security and compliance principles. We will check the concepts of zero trust methodology , shared responsibility model and defense in depth .
We'll then look at Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions. We'll look at identity principles and concepts, basic identity and identity types, and authentication, access management and identity protection and governance capabilities of Azure Active Directory.
Next up is Microsoft Security Solutions. This includes basic security capabilities and security management capabilities of Azure, and also Azure Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, InTune and Microsoft 365.
The final module is Microsoft Compliance Solutions. We'll look at compliance management capabilities generally, then have a look at the capabilities in Microsoft 365 of information protection and governance, inside risk, eDiscovery and audit.
Here is the course coverage :
Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity (5-10%)
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions (25-30%)
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions (25-30%)
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions (25-30%)
Skills You Will Gain
Azure Sentinel
Microsoft 365 Defender
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Security
SC 900
Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)
Describe the concepts of Information security, compliance, and identity as it relates to Azure and related Microsoft Products
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
Identify the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions
Prerequisites
Basic Knowledge of security , compliance and Identity
Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Concepts of Azure Active Directory would be helpful
Who Should Attend
This course is for broad audience that may include business stakeholders, new or existing IT professionals, or students who have an interest in Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions.
Participants looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
Participants must have the passion to learn and understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these solution areas to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution.
Curriculum
Instructors
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1Welcome to the course!
2Module 1: Describe the concepts of security, compliance and identity
3Module 2: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft identity and access
4Module 3: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solution
5Module 4: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solution
Anand Rao Nednur
He is a distinguished expert in cloud computing and cybersecurity with a deep passion for advancing IT infrastructure and security solutions. With extensive experience in Active Directory, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, he has led numerous projects that integrate complex cloud technologies and enhance security measures.
His background spans a diverse range of roles, from senior cloud architect to cybersecurity consultant, where he has designed and implemented scalable cloud solutions, conducted security assessments, and guided organizations through successful cloud migrations. His expertise includes managing and optimizing cloud environments, with a focus on Azure governance, monitoring, and compliance.
He has a proven track record in advising on cloud security frameworks, identity and access management, and developing automation scripts to streamline processes. His approach is rooted in practical, hands-on experience, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is grounded in real-world application and addresses the latest challenges in cloud and security domains.
Committed to sharing his knowledge and insights, he delivers comprehensive training programs and consulting services to equip professionals with the skills needed to excel in cloud environments and cybersecurity. Whether through hands-on labs, practical case studies, or strategic consultations, his goal is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complexities of modern IT landscapes effectively.