Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Training provider:
Aspire 2Be
Duration:
1 day
Awarding body:
Microsoft
Delivery:
Tutor-led online
Overview
The Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) Fundamentals certification validates foundational knowledge of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) concepts across Microsoft services. It is designed for individuals looking to gain a broad understanding of how Microsoft solutions support and enhance organisational security and regulatory compliance. This certification is ideal for those exploring roles in cybersecurity, compliance, or identity management within a Microsoft environment.
What will I learn?
This certification introduces key concepts in security, compliance, and identity and highlights how Microsoft technologies provide solutions in each area. The course is structured around four content areas:
- Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and identity: Understand basic terminology, the shared responsibility model, Zero Trust principles, and the importance of defence in depth across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD): Explore identity and access management tools such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access, and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Describe Microsoft Security Solutions: Gain insight into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and other tools designed to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats.
- Describe Microsoft Compliance Solutions: Learn how Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and compliance manager tools help organisations meet regulatory requirements and manage data responsibly.
Key information
- Aged 19+
- Living in Wales
Plus, one of the following:
- Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
- Self-employed,
- Full-time carer,
- Prisoner on day release
There are no formal entry requirements.
Exam lasting 45 minutes.
- Individuals new to security, compliance or identity concepts
- Business and IT professionals looking to understand Microsoft’s approach to SCI
- Students and graduates seeking a foundation in modern cybersecurity practices
- Decision-makers and non-technical roles wanting insight into Microsoft’s security capabilities
Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.
Training provider:
NILC
Duration:
1 day
Awarding body:
Microsoft
Delivery:
Tutor-led online
Overview
The Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification is designed for individuals seeking foundational knowledge of Microsoft’s security, compliance, and identity (SCI) solutions across cloud-based services. This course introduces learners to core SCI principles and explores how Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Priva contribute to a secure and compliant digital environment. It is ideal for business stakeholders, students, and IT professionals who want to understand how Microsoft’s SCI technologies integrate with Microsoft 365 and Azure to provide end-to-end protection and governance.
What will I learn?
After completing this course, learners will be able to define core security, compliance, and identity principles in cloud environments, describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra for identity management, and explain Microsoft’s compliance solutions including Purview and Compliance Manager. They will understand how Microsoft Defender contributes to threat protection strategies, explore information protection and governance within Microsoft 365, and identify the role of Microsoft’s Zero Trust model in secure access. The course also covers Microsoft Security Copilot, Sentinel, and the Service Trust Portal.
Key information
- Aged 19+
- Living in Wales
Plus, one of the following:
- Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
- Self-employed
- Full-time carer
- Prisoner on day release
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, learners are expected to have a general understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts, basic IT knowledge, and familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
The SC-900 exam is a proctored certification assessment that lasts approximately 45 minutes. It includes interactive components and requires a minimum score of 700 out of 1000 to pass. The exam evaluates knowledge of SCI concepts, Microsoft Entra capabilities, Microsoft security and compliance solutions, and governance tools.
This certification serves as a foundation for more advanced Microsoft certifications such as Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), and Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100). It supports career paths in IT security, compliance, and identity management roles.
Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.
Training provider:
Aspire 2Be
Duration:
1 day
Awarding body:
Microsoft
Delivery:
Tutor-led online
Overview
The Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) Fundamentals certification validates foundational knowledge of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) concepts across Microsoft services. It is designed for individuals looking to gain a broad understanding of how Microsoft solutions support and enhance organisational security and regulatory compliance. This certification is ideal for those exploring roles in cybersecurity, compliance, or identity management within a Microsoft environment.
What will I learn?
This certification introduces key concepts in security, compliance, and identity and highlights how Microsoft technologies provide solutions in each area. The course is structured around four content areas:
- Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and identity: Understand basic terminology, the shared responsibility model, Zero Trust principles, and the importance of defence in depth across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD): Explore identity and access management tools such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access, and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Describe Microsoft Security Solutions: Gain insight into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and other tools designed to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats.
- Describe Microsoft Compliance Solutions: Learn how Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and compliance manager tools help organisations meet regulatory requirements and manage data responsibly.
Key information
- Aged 19+
- Living in Wales
Plus, one of the following:
- Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
- Self-employed,
- Full-time carer,
- Prisoner on day release
There are no formal entry requirements.
Exam lasting 45 minutes.
- Individuals new to security, compliance or identity concepts
- Business and IT professionals looking to understand Microsoft’s approach to SCI
- Students and graduates seeking a foundation in modern cybersecurity practices
- Decision-makers and non-technical roles wanting insight into Microsoft’s security capabilities
Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.
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