Microsoft Information Security Administrator (SC-401) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The SC-401 (SC-401) exam has 40-60 questions, a 100 minutes time limit, a 700 / 1000 passing score, and costs $165 USD. It covers Implement Information Protection, Implement Data Loss Prevention & Retention, Manage Risks, Alerts & Activities. ExamCert has 1000+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
SC-401 (SC-401) Study Materials
SC-401 is the successor to SC-400, narrowed to the data-security and information-protection role. It centers on Microsoft Purview and Defender to protect sensitive Microsoft 365 data from internal and external threats, including data used by AI services. Passing earns the Information Security Administrator Associate credential.
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SC-401 (SC-401) Exam Domains
40-60 questions in 100 minutes. Passing score: 700 / 1000. Exam fee: $165 USD. Format: Multiple choice & interactive case items.
Implement Information Protection
Data classification, sensitivity labels, sensitive info types, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, and message encryption.
Implement Data Loss Prevention & Retention
DLP policies, Endpoint DLP, Adaptive Protection, retention labels and policies, and data lifecycle management.
Manage Risks, Alerts & Activities
Insider Risk Management, Purview Audit, Activity explorer, alert response across Purview and Defender, and data security for AI (DSPM for AI).
Why SC-401?
SC-401 is the successor to SC-400, narrowed to the data-security and information-protection role. A respected Microsoft credential for Information Security Administrator, Data Security Administrator, Microsoft Purview Administrator.
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Who Is the SC-401 Exam For?
Target Audience
For security administrators who plan and implement protection of sensitive data across Microsoft 365 using Microsoft Purview, covering information protection, data loss prevention, retention, insider risk, and AI data security.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •Familiarity with all Microsoft 365 services and PowerShell
- •Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra, the Defender portal, and Defender for Cloud Apps
- •Understanding of Microsoft Purview
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice & interactive case items
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