Microsoft Security Specialist Career Path (SC-900 → SC-200 → SC-100)
Cybersecurity is one of the most secure and best-paid career choices in tech, and demand keeps rising. A Microsoft Security Specialist protects identities, data, and workloads using Microsoft Defender, Entra, Sentinel, and Purview. This guide maps the path from beginner to security architect.
Who this path is for
Ideal for IT professionals, administrators, or beginners drawn to defending systems. No prior security experience is needed to start with SC-900.
The certification path
1. SC-900 — Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
Start here. Learn security, compliance, and identity concepts, plus Microsoft Entra, Defender, and Purview capabilities. No prerequisites.
2. SC-200 — Security Operations Analyst
Work in a Security Operations Centre (SOC): detect, investigate, and respond to threats with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, including KQL threat hunting.
3. SC-100 — Cybersecurity Architect
The expert certification. Design a Zero Trust strategy and end-to-end security architecture across identity, infrastructure, data, and applications.
Skills you'll gain
- Identity and access security with Microsoft Entra
- Threat detection and response (Defender XDR, Sentinel)
- KQL threat hunting and incident automation
- Data protection and compliance with Microsoft Purview
- Zero Trust architecture and security strategy
Jobs this path leads to
- Security Operations Analyst (SOC)
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Identity & Access Administrator
- Cybersecurity Architect
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