SC-200 — Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
IntermediateActiveEstablished
Issuer
Microsoft
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Operations
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$165 — verified 2026-09-24
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 1 year. Renew by assessment.
Free online renewal assessment, opening 180 days before expiry. Fundamentals certifications never expire.
Recognition
Microsoft's main SOC analyst cert (Defender XDR, Sentinel). Skills outline from 2026-10-21 adds 'Investigate incidents by using agentic AI, including embedded Microsoft Security Copilot'.
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