Azure SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Expert Guide 2026
Master Microsoft security architecture including Zero Trust, identity, and compliance frameworks. Complete expert-level certification guide.
What is SC-100?
The SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect certification validates your expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive security strategies across Microsoft environments. This expert-level certification requires prior associate certifications and covers enterprise-scale security architecture.
Quick Facts
- Exam Code: SC-100
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Questions: 40-60 questions
- Passing Score: 700/1000
- Cost: $165 USD
- Prerequisites: SC-200, SC-300, or AZ-500
Exam Domains & Weightings
20-25%Design a Zero Trust strategy and architecture
30-35%Evaluate GRC technical strategies and security operations
30-35%Design security for infrastructure
15-20%Design strategy for data and applications
Key Topics to Master
1. Zero Trust Architecture
- Zero Trust principles and pillars
- Identity as the control plane
- Conditional Access policies
- Network segmentation strategies
2. Governance & Compliance
- Microsoft Purview compliance
- Regulatory framework alignment
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Security posture management
3. Infrastructure Security
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Hybrid and multi-cloud security
- Endpoint protection strategies
- Network security architecture
4. Data & Application Security
- Data classification and labeling
- Application security design
- API security best practices
- DevSecOps integration
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