Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design a zero-trust strategy and architecture
Evaluate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategies
Apply encryption standards for data protection

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Microsoft Azure

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

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.

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

What's included

2 videos9 readings1 assignment

2 videos Total 2 minutes

Course Overview 1 minute
Cybersecurity in the Cloud - Overview Video 1 minute

9 readings Total 120 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Evolution of Cybersecurity from On-Premises to the Cloud 10 minutes
Compute Layer 10 minutes
Shared Responsibility in Cloud Security 20 minutes
Security Operations 10 minutes
Principles of the Zero-Trust Methodology 10 minutes
Shadow IT 10 minutes
Brute-Force Attacks Network and Application Layer 20 minutes
Social Engineering 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Foundations of Cloud Security 10 minutes

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.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Build an Overall Security Strategy and Architecture - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 70 minutes

Introduction 5 minutes
What Are the Components of the MCRA? 10 minutes
Translating Business Goals into Security Requirements 5 minutes
Translating Security Requirements into Technical Capabilities 20 minutes
Applications 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Building a Comprehensive Security Framework 10 minutes

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.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Design a Security Operations Strategy - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 70 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Azure Security Operations Services 10 minutes
Azure Monitoring and Management Services 10 minutes
Developing Security Operations to Support a Hybrid or Multi-Cloud Environment 40 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Security Operations and Threat Management 10 minutes

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.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Design an Identity Security Strategy - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 85 minutes

Introduction 5 minutes
Designing a Strategy for Access to Cloud Resources 10 minutes
Recommending an Identity Store 10 minutes
Choosing an Appropriate External Identity and Collaboration Solution 20 minutes
Federation with AD FS Synchronization 20 minutes
Designing a Strategy for CAE 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Securing Access and Collaboration in Modern Identity Systems 10 minutes

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

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Design a Regulatory Compliance Strategy - Overview Video 1 minute

3 readings Total 60 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Evaluating Infrastructure Compliance by Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud 20 minutes
Interpreting Compliance Scores and Recommending Actions to Resolve Issues or Improve Security 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Designing Compliance for Global Data Management 10 minutes

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

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Evaluate Security Posture and Recommend Technical Strategies to Manage Risk - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 100 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Evaluating the Security Posture Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud 30 minutes
Designing Security for an Azure Landing Zone 20 minutes
Recommending Security Capabilities or Controls to Mitigate Identified Risks 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Evaluating Cloud Security and Risk Management Strategies 10 minutes

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.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Design a Strategy for Securing Server and Client Endpoints - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 90 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Evaluating Windows LAPS Solutions 10 minutes
Specifying Requirements to Secure AD DS 30 minutes
Remote Management of Mobile Devices and Clients 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Securing Server and Client Endpoints 10 minutes

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.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Design a Strategy for Securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 90 minutes

Introduction 20 minutes
Security Baselines for IaaS 20 minutes
Cloud Security 10 minutes
Local OT Sensors 10 minutes
Specifying Security Requirements for Storage Workloads Including Azure Storage 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Securing Cloud Infrastructure and Data Services 10 minutes

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

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

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.