Microsoft
Intermediate
Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
Proves you can secure Azure, hybrid and AI workloads across identity, network, data and compute; SC-500 replaced the retired AZ-500 in 2026
- Exam
- $165
- Study
- 3-4 months
Provider
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation
3 certifications
About Microsoft
Microsoft offers security certifications focused on their Azure cloud platform and security tools. Azure Security Engineer is their flagship security cert, covering identity, platform protection, and security operations in Azure.
What makes Microsoft stand out
- Deep integration with Azure platform
- Hands-on labs with real Azure environment
- Free renewal through online assessments
- Strong demand in enterprises using Microsoft stack
Who should consider Microsoft?
Cloud security professionals working with Microsoft Azure
Certifications from Microsoft
Intermediate3
Microsoft
Intermediate
Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Proves you can run Microsoft Entra end to end: hybrid sync, Conditional Access, app integration, Privileged Identity Management and access reviews
- Exam
- $165
- Study
- 2-4 months
Microsoft
Intermediate
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate
Tests SOC analyst work in Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel, from detection rules and incident response to KQL threat hunting
- Exam
- $165
- Study
- 2-4 months