Microsoft Certified – Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Expert Level

Design and implement advanced cybersecurity strategies to protect organizational assets using Microsoft security solutions.

The Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification validates your expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect an organization’s assets, business, and operations. This expert-level credential is designed for professionals who lead Zero Trust initiatives, security operations, governance and risk compliance (GRC), and secure hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You’ll demonstrate your ability to architect and integrate solutions across Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and more, ensuring your organization’s digital security posture remains robust and aligned with business goals. 

Master enterprise security strategy and architecture with Microsoft’s highest-level cybersecurity certification. 

The SC-100T00: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect course equips professionals to design and evolve cybersecurity strategy holistically. Key focus areas include:

  • Designing Zero Trust strategies and architecture
  • Evaluating governance and compliance frameworks
  • Architecting security solutions across identity, devices, data, apps, and infrastructure
  • Coordinating implementation with Security Operations, Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party vendors

Through instructor-led labs and case-based learning, participants will gain deep architectural insights into securing complex, hybrid environments.

SC-100T00:
Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

5–8 Aug 2025 | 8–11 Sep 2025 | 4–7 Nov 2025 | 2–5 Dec 2025 

RM3,374.00

RM2,499.00 (exam included)

  • Exam code: SC-100
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Format: Case studies, scenario-based MCQs
  • Passing Score: 700 / 1000
  • Prerequisites: Must already hold one of the following active associate-level certifications: SC-200, SC-300, or MS-500
  • Price: $83 USD*
  • Delivery: Online via Pearson VUE
  • Validity: Renewable annually via online assessment

Skills measured:

  • Design solutions that align with security best practices & priorities
  • Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities 
  • Design security solutions for infrastructure 
  • Design security solutions for applications and data 

Who is this for?

  • Administrator 
  • Senior Security Engineers 
  • Security Operations Analyst 
  • Security Operations Analyst 

Cybersecurity architects play a critical role in designing secure systems at scale, and demand for this expertise is surging globally and in Malaysia 

Security Architects in Malaysia earn up to RM30,000/month, reflecting both the seniority and scarcity of this role in sectors like finance, telecom, and government.

(Randstad salary guide 2025)

63% of Malaysian CEOs see regulatory change (including cybersecurity laws) as the #1 driver of industry disruption, directly influencing hiring for compliance-related cybersecurity roles.

(PIKOM – Cybersecurity Report)

Talent Gap: Malaysia faces a shortfall of 12,000 cybersecurity professionals (only 15,000 out of the 27,000 needed), underscoring the scarcity of expert-level roles such as cybersecurity architects.

(PIKOM – Cybersecurity Report)

Top-Tier Cybersecurity Credential

This is Microsoft’s expert-level credential for security architects—trusted by employers worldwide. 

Architect-Level Career Advancement

Qualifies professionals for leadership roles in security governance, compliance, and enterprise security design.

Cross-Domain Expertise

Covers architecture across identity, data, infrastructure, applications, and operations—ideal for hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

Strategic Leadership Readiness

Equips you with the skills to drive risk-informed decisions, GRC policies, and enterprise-wide security adoption.

Why choose Trainocate?

As an authorized Microsoft Training Partner and winner of the 2024 Microsoft Training Partner of the Year award, Trainocate offers expert-led training and access to industry-recognized resources, ensuring you are fully equipped to pursue your certification. With our support, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in Microsoft SCI.

FAQs

Your choice of Microsoft security certification should align with your career stage and role:

  • For Beginners: The SC-900 exam offers a foundational understanding of Microsoft’s cybersecurity and compliance principles, setting the stage for more advanced certifications.
  • For Intermediate Level: Exams like SC-300 and SC-400 focus on identity, compliance, and security administration, helping you develop specialized technical skills.
  • For Senior Professionals: The SC-100 exam is tailored for those in senior roles such as security architects. It tests your ability to design and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies across enterprise environments. Additionally, the SC-200 certification is suitable for those aiming for SOC analyst or incident response roles.

Yes, it is worth it, based on regional reports and certifications data.

Certified professionals often see significant salary improvements. According to Pearson VUE’s 2025 report, 32% of certified individuals received a salary increase within six months of earning their certification, with 31% of these raises exceeding 20%

In Malaysia, the 2025 Randstad Salary Guide shows that cybersecurity roles such as security engineers and SOC analysts typically offer competitive salaries and steady career progression.

To earn the Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) credential, you first need to earn at least one of the following associate-level certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

These provide foundational and intermediate expertise, preparing you to design and manage enterprise security strategies in your senior role.

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