SC-401 — Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

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Confirmed name 'Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate', exam SC-401, 100 minutes, proctored via Pearson VUE. Content update scheduled 2026-10-14.

Issuer
Microsoft
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Asset Security
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$165 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified

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.

Related certifications

Plan SC-401 in CertAscent → Official Microsoft page →