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Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate

Skills measured

  • This list contains the skills measured on the exam associated with this certification. For more detailed information, visit the exam details page and download the study guide.
  • Implement and manage identity and access
  • Implement and manage threat protection
  • Implement and manage information protection
  • Manage governance and compliance features in Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 security administrators proactively secure Microsoft 365 enterprise and hybrid environments, implement and manage security and compliance solutions, respond to threats, and enforce data governance.

Important

The English language version of this certification was updated on May 4, 2022. Visit the Exam MS-500 page to download the study guide.

Job role: Administrator

Required exams: MS-500

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  • MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration

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    This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: implement and manage identity and access; implement and manage threat protection; implement and manage information protection; and manage governance and compliance features in Microsoft 365.

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    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

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