SC-100: Microsoft Cyber Security Architect
A Certification I've been looking forward to it since it was in beta, and it was worth it.
About the Certification
The Microsoft cybersecurity architect has subject matter expertise in designing and evolving the cybersecurity strategy to protect an organization's mission and business processes across all aspects of the enterprise architecture. The cybersecurity architect designs a Zero Trust strategy and architecture, including security strategies for data, applications, access management, identity, and infrastructure.
The cybersecurity architect also evaluates technical and security operations strategies for Governance Risk Compliance (GRC).
The cybersecurity architect continuously collaborates with leaders and practitioners in IT security, privacy, and other roles across an organization to plan and implement a cybersecurity strategy that meets its business needs.
Why did i pursue this Certification
I've been looking forward to trying this exam since it came out in beta. As a security consultant and architect, it is a "must-have" to ensure you understand all the technologies that MS Cloud offers.
Reflecting back: What Mattered Most
It is difficult to point to one area, as one of the best things about the material is that it is focused on everything as a whole. Thus, if you understand the various services and their use, you are well on your way.
My favourite areas were
- Design a zero-trust strategy and architecture
- Valuate Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) technical strategies and security operations strategies.
Expectation vs. Reality
This is a nice broad exam, but it does not go into the technical details, so for some, it will be easier than, for example, SC-200, MS-500, and AZ-500. It was wide but more focused on why you should use a function, and not how to implement it.
The Most Helpful Resources
This was a lot of experience-based, requiring you to have some other certifications before.
But in my case, Microsoft's own Learn and John Savill Study Cram were great, and after spending some time on them, I booked the exam the right way.
John Savill - SC-100 - Study Cram
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