Overview

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

Syllabus

Micosoft Security Services Overview

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.

Microsoft Security and Zero Trust Fundamentals

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.