Microsoft Certified – Information Security Administrator Associate

Intermediate Level

Safeguard sensitive data and mitigate risks by mastering Microsoft Purview’s information protection and governance solutions.

The Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate certification validates your ability to plan, implement, and manage information security solutions using Microsoft Purview and related services. As an Information Security Administrator, you protect sensitive data in Microsoft 365 environments, mitigate internal and external threats, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. Your responsibilities include implementing information protection, data loss prevention (DLP), retention policies, insider risk management, and handling security alerts.

A comprehensive four-day instructor-led course equipping you with the skills to implement and manage information security solutions using Microsoft Purview.

The SC-401T00 course provides in-depth training on planning and implementing information security for sensitive data using Microsoft Purview and related services.

Key topics include:

  • Implementing information protection and sensitivity labels
  • Configuring data loss prevention (DLP) policies and retention labels
  • Managing insider risk policies and responding to security alerts
  • Protecting data used by AI services within Microsoft environments

SC-401T00:
Information Security Administrator

29 Sep – 2 Oct 2025 | 1 – 4 Dec 2025

RM3,000.00 – RM3,374.00

  • Exam code: SC-401
  • Duration: 100 minutes
  • Format: Multiple-choice, scenario-based, and interactive questions
  • Passing score: 700/1000
  • Languages: English
  • Delivery: Online proctored via Pearson VUE
  • Price: $83 USD

Skills measured:

  • Implement information protection
  • Manage risks, alerts, and activities

  • Implement data loss prevention and retention

Who is this for?

  • IT Professionals responsible for implementing security and compliance solutions

  • Information Security Administrators
  • Microsoft 365 Security Administrators
  • Compliance and Risk Professionals

The growing emphasis on data protection and compliance has led to increased demand for professionals skilled in information security

63%

of Malaysian CEOs identify regulatory changes, particularly around data protection and cybersecurity, as the leading factor driving potential industry disruption

(PIKOM – Cybersecurity Report)

84%

of organizations that adopted comprehensive data security frameworks report improved operational efficiency, particularly through reduced security bottlenecks for remote workers.

(CloudFlare APAC Cybersecurity Survey)

88%

of APAC organizations have already invested or plan to invest in advanced security frameworks like Zero Trust, which significantly emphasizes data protection and stringent access management.

(CloudFlare APAC Cybersecurity Survey)

Validated Expertise

Demonstrate your ability to implement and manage information security solutions using Microsoft Purview.

Hands-On Experience

Gain practical skills through real-world scenarios and labs, preparing you for on-the-job challenges..

Career Advancement

Enhance your qualifications for roles focused on data protection, compliance, and risk management.

Stay Current

Keep up to date with evolving security technologies and best practices in information protection.

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

While the SC-400 addressed both protection and compliance, the SC-401 concentrates exclusively on information protection. So, you’ll focus on a single comprehensive topic that dives deeper, covering OCR, endpoint-specific protection, and AI data security. Let me know if you’d like me to adjust the phrasing further.

New Certification: The SC-401 (Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator) is a new certification that will take over from the SC-400, focusing only on information protection.

Guidance for Current Candidates:

If you’re nearly done preparing for the SC-400 exam, it’s wise to complete it now.

Passing the SC-400 exam (Microsoft Information Protection Administrator) can lead to roles such as:

  • Information Protection Administrator
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Specialist
  • Compliance Administrator
  • Data Security Specialist
  • Privacy Analyst
  • IT Security Compliance Officer

These roles involve working with data protection, governance, compliance, and risk management within Microsoft 365 environments.

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