Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)

The Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) is an expert-level certification for experienced security professionals who design and evolve cybersecurity strategy across all aspects of an enterprise architecture. It sits at the top of the Microsoft Security certification stack, validating skills to translate business requirements into comprehensive security solutions using Zero Trust principles, regulatory requirements, and Microsoft's security product portfolio.

The exam domains include: Design a Zero Trust Strategy and Architecture (30–35%), Evaluate Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) Technical Strategies (20–25%), Design Security for Infrastructure (20–25%), Design a Strategy for Data and Applications (20–25%). Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure security services, identity architecture with Entra ID, and compliance solutions like Microsoft Purview.

Before taking SC-100, Microsoft recommends holding at least one of: AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst), or equivalent. The exam consists of 40–60 questions in 120 minutes with a passing score of 700/1000. SC-100 holders typically work as security architects, CISOs, or principal security consultants responsible for enterprise-wide security strategy.