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Microsoft Information Security Administrator (SC-401) training and exam prep - the job-role certification for protecting information and data with Microsoft Purview.
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Microsoft Information Security Administrator (SC-401) is Microsoft's job-role certification for protecting information and data across Microsoft 365. It proves you can implement information protection (data classification and sensitivity labels), configure data loss prevention (DLP), manage insider risk, and manage data lifecycle and security - primarily using Microsoft Purview. SC-401 is the successor to the earlier SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator) and has a broader, updated scope. The exam has about 40 to 60 questions and can include case studies. It is graded on a scaled score: you need 700 on a scale of 1 to 1000 to pass. Because scoring is weighted, 700 does not mean 70% of questions correct. The exam costs about US$165 (varies by region) and is delivered through Pearson VUE. There is no formal prerequisite, but Microsoft recommends experience with information protection and Microsoft security technologies.
Protecting data - and complying with privacy regulation - is a growing priority for every organisation. SC-401 proves you can secure information across Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Purview, supports data-security and compliance administrator roles, and completes a Microsoft security career alongside identity (SC-300) and operations (SC-200). As a job-role credential it carries real weight with employers - and Microsoft's free annual renewal keeps it current at no ongoing cost.
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SC-401 has no formal prerequisite, but it is an Associate-level, hands-on certification. It is ideal for: - SC-900 graduates specialising in data protection - Compliance and data-security staff - Administrators responsible for information protection and DLP - Anyone working with Microsoft Purview Microsoft recommends experience with information protection and Microsoft security technologies. If you are new to security, start with SC- 900.
How to earn it:
1. Prepare with an SC-401 exam-prep course (self-paced, with labs) - that is what we provide.
2. Register through Microsoft Learn and schedule the exam through Pearson VUE - online with remote proctoring, or at a test centre.
3. Pass the exam: about 40-60 quest...
The Microsoft Information Security Administrator (SC-401) certification validates your ability to implement and manage information protection and security solutions across Microsoft 365 environments. The exam assesses your knowledge of information protection, data classification, sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, retention policies, insider risk management, and compliance capabilities. Understanding the exam structure and certification requirements can help you plan your preparation effectively and build confidence before the assessment. This section explains the exam pattern, question format, duration, certification requirements, and other important details you should know before taking the Microsoft Information Security Administrator (SC-401) exam.
Exam details verified on 12 August 2026. SC-401 replaced SC-400. Microsoft uses a scaled score (700/1000 to pass), which is not the same as 70% correct. SC-401 is a role-based Associate certification: valid for one year and renewed free through a short online assessment on Microsoft Learn (not lifetime like the Fundamentals). You register through Microsoft Learn; the exam is delivered through Pearson VUE. Confirm current details at learn.microsoft.com (search "SC-401").
SC-401 is ideal for: - SC-900 graduates specialising in data protection - Compliance and data-security staff - Administrators responsible for information protection and DLP Data-security experience is recommended. If you are new to security, start with SC-900. SC-401 is one of three Microsoft security-role Associate certifications - with Identity & Access Administrator (SC-300) and Security Operations Analyst (SC-200).
