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Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

Exam code: SC-401Microsoft 365 Security Center
Official provider page
Microsoft
Credential
Associate
Level
Intermediate
Exam duration
100 min

credential overview

About this credential

As an Information Security Administrator, you plan and implement information security of sensitive data by using Microsoft Purview and related services.

Who this is for

Administrator

Assessment

Exam details

SC-401
Active
Duration
100 min
Delivery
Pearson VUE
Price
USD 165
Proctored
Yes

English, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish

Exam blueprint

Skills measured

Skills measured3 topics
  • Implement information protection
  • Implement data loss prevention and retention
  • Manage risks, alerts, and activities

Before you certify

Requirements and recommended experience

Required exam or pathway

SC-401

Preparation

Official learning resources

Learning Path

Implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection

6 hr 16 min · 9

Open resource
Learning Path

Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

4 hr 10 min · 5

Open resource
Learning Path

Implement and manage Microsoft 365 retention and recovery

1 hr 19 min · 2

Open resource
Learning Path

Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management

3 hr 59 min · 5

Open resource
Learning Path

Audit and search activity in Microsoft Purview

1 hr 31 min · 2

Open resource
Learning Path

Secure AI interactions and environments with Microsoft Purview

3 hr 30 min · 4

Open resource

Credential lifecycle

Status, validity and renewal

Credential lifecycle

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