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Microsoft Official Curriculum
Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect ExpertOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn
MicrosoftAdvanced
Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
This is an advanced, expert-level course. Although not required to attend, students are strongly encouraged to have taken and passed another associate level certification in the security, compliance and identity portfolio (such as AZ-500, SC-200 or SC-300) before attending this class. This course prepares students with the expertise to design and evaluate cybersecurity strategies in the following areas: Zero Trust, Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), security operations (SecOps), and data and applications. Students will also learn how to design and architect solutions using zero trust principles and specify security requirements for cloud infrastructure in different service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
Duration
4 days
Level
Advanced
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)
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Cybersecurity Architect Expert
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Solution ArchitectSecurityCertification ReadinessTailored Team Delivery
Audience Profile
Built for these roles
This course is for experienced cloud security engineers who have taken a previous certification in the security, compliance and identity portfolio. Specifically, students should have advanced experience and knowledge in a wide range of security engineering areas, including identity and access, platform protection, security operations, securing data, and securing applications. They should also have experience with hybrid and cloud implementations. Beginning students should instead take the course SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.
Overview
Executive overview
As a Microsoft cybersecurity architect, you translate a cybersecurity strategy into capabilities that protect the assets, business, and operations of an organization.
Readiness
Prerequisites
- certification.azure-security-engineer
- certification.identity-and-access-administrator
- certification.security-operations-analyst
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
Design security solutions for infrastructure
Design security solutions for applications and data
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
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Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities
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Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
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Design security solutions for infrastructure
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Design security solutions for applications and data
1Module 1
Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities
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Module 1
Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities
SC-100: Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities
- Introduction to Zero Trust and best practice frameworks
- Design security solutions that align with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
- Design solutions that align with the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Microsoft cloud security benchmark (MCSB)
- Design a resiliency strategy for ransomware and other attacks based on Microsoft Security Best Practices
2Module 2
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
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Module 2
Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
SC-100: Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
- Design solutions for regulatory compliance
- Design solutions for identity and access management
- Design solutions for securing privileged access
- Design solutions for security operations
- Interactive case study: Modernizing identity and data security
- Interactive case study: Modernizing user access control and threat resilience
3Module 3
Design security solutions for applications and data
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Module 3
Design security solutions for applications and data
SC-100: Design security solutions for applications and data
- Evaluate solutions for securing Microsoft 365
- Design solutions for securing applications
- Design solutions for securing an organization's data
- Interactive case study: Securing apps and data
4Module 4
Design security solutions for infrastructure
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Module 4
Design security solutions for infrastructure
SC-100: Design security solutions for infrastructure
- Specify requirements for securing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services
- Design solutions for security posture management in hybrid and multicloud environments
- Design solutions for securing server and client endpoints
- Design solutions for network security
- Interactive case study: Securing endpoints and infrastructure
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryAdvanced practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds current Microsoft credential readiness for Cybersecurity Architect Expert using the official Microsoft Learn skill outline.
- •Align labs to your Microsoft tenant and workload scenarios
- •Add readiness checks and exam preparation reviews
- •Extend delivery with role-specific implementation workshops
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
View Official Microsoft Learn PageResources
Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Banking & Finance
Representative Enterprise Banking Team
The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.
- Clearer platform operating model across teams
- Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption
Healthcare
Representative Healthcare Product Team
The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.
- Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
- Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios
