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Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate

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Warning

This certification will retire on June 30, 2023. You will no longer be able to earn this certification after this date. Certification renewal will be available for at least six months after the retirement date. Learn more.

Candidates for this certification plan, implement, manage, and monitor security and compliance solutions for Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. The Microsoft 365 security administrator proactively secures identity and access, implements threat protection, manages information protection, and enforces compliance. The Microsoft 365 security administrator collaborates with the Microsoft 365 enterprise administrator, business stakeholders, and other workload administrators to plan and implement security strategies.

Candidates for this certification have functional experience with Microsoft 365 workloads and with Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra. They have implemented security for Microsoft 365 environments, including hybrid environments. They have a working knowledge of Windows clients, Windows servers, Active Directory, and PowerShell.

Important

The English language version of this certification was updated on November 4, 2022. Review the study guide linked on the Exam MS-500 page for details about changes.

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate

Skills measured

  • Implement and manage identity and access
  • Implement and manage threat protection
  • Implement and manage information protection
  • Manage compliance in Microsoft 365

Job role: Administrator

Required exams: MS-500

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Certification exams

  • MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration

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    Retirement date: **

    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 compliance in Microsoft 365.

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    for Microsoft 365 Security Administration

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

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** Complete this exam before the retirement date to ensure it is applied toward your certification. After the retirement date, please refer to the related certification for exam requirements.