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SC-900 Exam Details & Cost 2026

What to expect on exam day

Questions

40-60 questions

Duration

60 minutes

Passing Score

700/1000

Exam Cost

$99 USD

Exam Domains Covered

Master all topics tested on the SC-900 exam

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Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10-15%)

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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra (25-30%)

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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (35-40%)

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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (25-30%)

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SC-900 Exam Cost 2026

The SC-900 exam costs $99 USD as of 2026. This is the standard price for all Microsoft Fundamentals certifications. Pricing may vary slightly by region — confirm the current price on the official Microsoft Learn scheduling page before booking.

There are no formal prerequisites, and the SC-900 certification does not expire once earned. Microsoft occasionally offers free exam vouchers through events like Microsoft Ignite and Microsoft Learn challenges. At $99, SC-900 is one of the most affordable ways to enter the Microsoft security certification path.

SC-900 Pass Rate

Our users achieve a 92% pass rate on SC-900 after completing at least 2 full practice exam rounds. The official passing score is 700 out of 1000. SC-900 is one of the more manageable Microsoft Fundamentals exams — most candidates with 2-3 weeks of focused study pass on their first attempt. The main challenge is learning to distinguish between overlapping Microsoft security products such as Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft Purview.

SC-900 vs SC-300 vs SC-200: Which Should You Take?

All three are Microsoft security certifications, but they target different roles and levels. Use this table to choose the right one for your career path.

SC-900SC-300SC-200
LevelFundamentalsAssociateAssociate
FocusSecurity, compliance & identity concepts (broad)Identity admin (Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM)SOC analyst (Sentinel KQL, Defender XDR)
Cost$99$165$165
Best forResume signal, career changers, sales/PM rolesIdentity administrators, IAM engineersSOC analysts, incident responders
Expires?NoAnnual renewalAnnual renewal

Take SC-900 first regardless of your end goal — it validates the foundation that both SC-300 and SC-200 assume you already understand.

SC-900 vs AZ-900

SC-900 covers Microsoft's security, compliance, and identity products — Microsoft Entra, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel. AZ-900 covers Azure cloud fundamentals — cloud models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), core Azure services, pricing, and governance. The two exams overlap minimally; each costs $99 and neither expires. If your career path is security or compliance, take SC-900. If it is general Azure or cloud administration, take AZ-900. Many candidates take both because they cover complementary areas and demonstrate broader Microsoft cloud literacy on a resume.

SC-900 Salary and Jobs

SC-900 is a fundamentals credential and does not have a dedicated salary band. It boosts entry-level and adjacent IT roles where employers value security awareness. Reported salaries for positions that list SC-900 as recommended:

  • • Junior security analyst / SOC tier 1: $55,000–$75,000 USD
  • • IT support specialist (security focus): $50,000–$70,000 USD
  • • Compliance analyst / GRC associate: $60,000–$80,000 USD
  • • Identity administrator (junior): $65,000–$85,000 USD

SC-900 pairs best with a role-based credential like SC-200 or SC-300 to unlock higher-paying security roles. On its own, SC-900 is a strong resume signal for career changers and non-technical professionals (sales engineers, project managers, account managers) who need to credibly discuss Microsoft security products with technical buyers.

SC-900 Exam Topics: Domain Breakdown

Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity

10–15%

Shared responsibility model, Zero Trust, defense in depth, common threats, encryption and hashing basics, identity concepts (authentication vs. authorization, federation, directory).

Capabilities of Microsoft Entra

25–30%

Microsoft Entra ID identity types, authentication methods (MFA, passwordless), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Entra ID Governance.

Capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions

35–40%

Microsoft Defender XDR (Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR basics, Azure network security (NSGs, Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection).

Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions

25–30%

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager, data classification, sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, audit, retention policies.

SC-900 Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification

How hard is the SC-900 exam?
SC-900 is moderately easy for IT professionals but tricky for beginners due to overlapping security product names. Most candidates fail not on concepts but on distinguishing between Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud, or between Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview capabilities. The passing score is 700/1000. With 2–3 weeks of focused study, most candidates pass on their first attempt.
Is SC-900 worth it in 2026?
Yes — SC-900 is worth it if you want to break into security, compliance, or identity-focused IT roles. Cybersecurity hiring continues to grow, and SC-900 signals foundational knowledge to recruiters scanning resumes. It is also the official prerequisite path to SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) and SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator), both of which materially boost salary expectations.
Can I pass SC-900 with just Microsoft Learn?
Microsoft Learn teaches the concepts, but real exam questions test nuanced differences between similar security features. Practice tests help you distinguish between Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud — which is where most candidates get confused.
How long should I study for SC-900?
Most successful candidates spend 2-3 weeks preparing. Security concepts require more careful study than other fundamentals exams because the terminology overlaps significantly. We recommend at least 2 full practice rounds before scheduling your exam.
How is MSCertQuiz different from free SC-900 practice tests?
Free practice tests typically have limited security questions with surface-level explanations. MSCertQuiz offers 500 SC-900 questions with detailed explanations that teach you why each answer is correct and why the others are wrong — critical for security concepts where distinctions are subtle.
How much does the SC-900 exam cost?
The SC-900 exam costs $99 USD as of 2026. This is standard pricing for all Microsoft Fundamentals certifications. Microsoft may adjust pricing slightly by region — confirm the price on the official Microsoft Learn scheduling page before booking. There are no formal prerequisites, and the certification does not expire once earned.
What is the SC-900 pass rate?
Our users achieve a 92% pass rate on SC-900 after completing at least 2 full practice rounds. The passing score is 700 out of 1000. SC-900 is one of the more manageable Microsoft Fundamentals exams, but security terminology requires careful study — particularly distinguishing between Defender products and Purview capabilities.
Is SC-900 difficult for complete beginners in 2026?
SC-900 is designed to be beginner-friendly with no prerequisites or IT experience required. The main challenge for beginners is learning security terminology and distinguishing between overlapping Microsoft products — Defender for Endpoint vs. Defender for Office 365 vs. Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Entra vs. Microsoft Purview. With 2-3 weeks of focused study using Microsoft Learn and realistic practice questions, most beginners pass on their first attempt.
What is the difference between SC-900 and SC-300?
SC-900 is a fundamentals certification ($99, 700/1000 pass score) covering broad concepts across security, compliance, and identity. SC-300 is an Associate-level Identity and Access Administrator certification ($165) focused exclusively on Microsoft Entra ID — Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), identity governance, and authentication methods. SC-900 is for awareness; SC-300 is for hands-on identity admin work. Most candidates take SC-900 first to validate their foundation, then SC-300 if they specialize in identity.
What is the difference between SC-900 and SC-200?
SC-900 covers security, compliance, and identity concepts broadly at a fundamentals level. SC-200 is an Associate-level Security Operations Analyst certification focused on hands-on threat detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel (with KQL queries), Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud. SC-900 is foundational awareness; SC-200 is operational SOC work. Take SC-900 first to confirm core concepts, then SC-200 if you want to work in a security operations center.
What is the difference between SC-900 and AZ-900?
SC-900 focuses on Microsoft's security, compliance, and identity products (Entra, Defender, Purview, Sentinel). AZ-900 focuses on Azure cloud fundamentals — cloud models, core Azure services, pricing, and governance. The two exams overlap minimally. Take AZ-900 if you want a general Azure career path. Take SC-900 if you are targeting security, compliance, or identity roles. Many candidates take both because they cover complementary areas and each costs only $99.
What is the average SC-900 salary?
SC-900 itself is a fundamentals credential and does not have a dedicated salary band — it boosts entry-level roles where employers value security awareness. Reported salaries for roles requiring SC-900 (junior security analyst, help desk with security responsibilities, IT support specialist) typically range from $55,000 to $80,000 USD in the US, depending on location and experience. SC-900 pairs best with role-based certifications like SC-200 or SC-300 to unlock higher-paying security positions.
What jobs require or recommend SC-900?
SC-900 is recommended for junior security analyst, IT support specialist, help desk technician, compliance assistant, and identity administrator roles. It is also valuable for non-security roles (sales engineers, account managers, project managers, HR) who interact with Microsoft security products and need to speak the vocabulary. Many enterprise employers list SC-900 as a "preferred" qualification rather than a hard requirement.
How much does the SC-900 exam cost in 2026?
The SC-900 exam costs $99 USD in 2026. This is the standard Microsoft Fundamentals pricing and has been stable for several years. Pricing may vary by region — confirm the current price on the official Microsoft Learn scheduling page before booking. Microsoft occasionally offers free vouchers through Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenges, and Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) for partner organizations.

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Candidates studying SC-900 often prepare for these certifications next.

AZ-900

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Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

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