✅ SC-300: Master Identity and Access Administration in Azure (2025 Edition)

In the cloud-first world, managing access securely and efficiently is non-negotiable. That’s where SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator steps in—it’s your certification to becoming the gatekeeper of digital identities across Microsoft environments.

Let’s walk through how to earn it and why it’s worth your time. 🔐🚀

✅ 📌 What is SC-300?

SC-300 validates your ability to design, implement, and manage identity and access management (IAM) systems using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and related Microsoft security tools.

🔹 Best suited for:

• Identity & Access Admins

• Security Analysts & Architects

• Hybrid IT/Cloud professionals managing authentication systems

📋 Recommended Prereqs:

• SC-900 knowledge

• Familiarity with Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and conditional access

✅ 🧠 Key Domains Covered

1. Implement an Identity Management Solution

   • Azure AD creation & configuration

   • Custom domains, tenant setup, external identities

2. Implement Authentication and Access Management

   • Passwordless authentication (FIDO2, biometrics)

   • Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, authentication flows

3. Implement Access Management for Apps

   • Enterprise apps, app registration

   • OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM provisioning

4. Plan and Implement Identity Governance

   • Access reviews, entitlement management

   • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

✅ 📚 Study Plan (4–6 Weeks)

🔹 Microsoft Learn Path Hands-on labs and real policy examples ➡️ SC-300 Learning Path

🔹 Courses & Tools

• Udemy: SC-300 exam prep by Eshant Garg or Alan Rodrigues

• Pluralsight: Azure AD deep dive

• Microsoft Docs & GitHub samples: Conditional Access, PIM scenarios

🔹 Practice Platforms

• MeasureUp, Tutorials Dojo practice tests

• Try hands-on with Azure AD Premium (via free trial)

✅ 📝 Exam Details (2025)

• Duration: ~120 minutes

• Question Types: Case studies, matching, multi-select

• Passing Score: 700/1000

• Cost: ~$165 USD

💡 Tips for Exam Day:

• Know the difference between policies: access reviews vs entitlement management

• Focus on real-world configurations (e.g., which Conditional Access setting fits a scenario)

• Try managing users, groups, and apps directly in Azure AD before test day

✅ 🌍 Career Opportunities & Next Steps

🎯 Job Roles:

• Identity Administrator

• IAM Consultant

• Azure Security Lead

📈 Stack it with:

• SC-200 (Security Operations) for defense-in-depth

• SC-400 (Compliance & Info Protection)

• SC-100 (Security Architect Expert) to cap off your cert path

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✔️ How do you secure access to critical cloud resources in your workflow? ✔️ Share your Conditional Access or PIM tip below—we learn best together!

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Thanks for reading, identity hero!