Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100

Overview

This course focuses on designing end-to-end cybersecurity strategies using Microsoft technologies, preparing learners to operate at an architect level. It emphasizes aligning security solutions with business goals while addressing modern cloud, identity, and data protection challenges faced by enterprises. Through structured modules, learners will build practical skills in zero trust, governance, threat mitigation, and security posture management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The course guides learners in translating business requirements into resilient, secure architectures using Microsoft-native tools. What sets this course apart is its strong balance of architectural theory and real-world security scenarios. Learners work through practical design considerations using Microsoft Defender, Azure Policy, SIEM, SOAR, and encryption strategies aligned with the SC-100 exam objectives. This course is ideal for experienced security professionals, cloud architects, and IT leaders responsible for enterprise security design. Prior hands-on experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and security operations is strongly recommended.

Syllabus

Cybersecurity in the Cloud

In this section, we explore security strategies for business resiliency, threat analysis in cloud environments, and BCDR planning for hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

Build an Overall Security Strategy and Architecture

In this section, we explore how to build a security strategy using MCRA and MCSB, translate business goals into security requirements, and design resiliency strategies for ransomware attacks.

Design a Security Operations Strategy

In this section, we explore designing logging and auditing strategies, implementing SIEM and SOAR solutions, and evaluating workflows for threat intelligence sharing in cloud environments.

Design an Identity Security Strategy

In this section, we will learn to identity security strategies for cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments with a focus on zero trust and access control.

Design a Regulatory Compliance Strategy

In this section, we will learn designing regulatory compliance strategies using Azure Policy and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Evaluate Security Posture and Recommend Technical Strategies to Manage Risk

In this section, we will learn to evaluate cloud security posture using benchmarks, Defender for Cloud, and EASM to identify and mitigate risks.

Design a Strategy for Securing Server and Client Endpoints

In this section, we explore strategies for securing server and client endpoints, focusing on security baselines, AD DS protection, and managing secrets and access using Microsoft tools.

Design a Strategy for Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS

In this section, we explore strategies for securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, focusing on security baselines, cloud storage, containers, and IoT workloads with an emphasis on collaboration and defined roles.

Specify Security Requirements for Applications

In this section, we will learn securing applications, including threat prioritization, API security, and onboarding standards.

Design a Strategy for Securing Data

In this section, we will learn NIST RMF for risk assessment and encryption strategies for data at rest and in motion to enhance security and compliance.