Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

The SC-100 certification validates expert-level skills in designing and evolving an organization's overall cybersecurity strategy. It covers Zero Trust architecture, security operations strategy, identity security, regulatory compliance strategy, security posture management, and secure infrastructure design across Microsoft and multi-cloud environments using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra, and Purview.

This expert-level certification is designed for senior security architects who translate cybersecurity strategy into capabilities that protect an organization's assets, business, and operations. Candidates should have advanced experience across identity, networking, data, and application security, with the ability to design end-to-end security architectures following Zero Trust principles.

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 100 minutes (120 minutes if labs are included). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, hot area, and case study formats. Questions focus on strategy-level security architecture decisions rather than tactical implementation. Expect complex scenarios requiring you to design comprehensive security solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

This expert exam tests security architecture thinking, not implementation details. Candidates with strong hands-on security skills but limited experience in security strategy design and Zero Trust architecture planning often struggle.

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. The certification is valid for 1 year with a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.