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In an era where cyber threats are growing more sophisticated by the day, organizations are under increasing pressure to secure their digital environments. As traditional security tools struggle to keep up, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. Microsoft’s Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) certifications are designed to meet this demand—and Skillsoft Global Knowledge is the ideal partner to help you succeed.
Why Microsoft SCI Certifications Are Essential
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, the cybersecurity skills gap has widened by 8% since 2024. Today, two out of three organizations report moderate-to-critical shortages in cybersecurity expertise. Microsoft’s SCI certifications directly address this gap by equipping professionals with the skills needed to protect cloud-based and hybrid environments.
Microsoft offers a structured learning path for every level:
- SC-900: A foundational course for beginners, covering core SCI concepts and Microsoft solutions like Entra and Purview.
- SC-200, SC-300, SC-401, AZ-500: Role-based certifications for security operations analysts, identity administrators, and Azure security engineers.
These certifications don’t just boost your resume – they transform your capabilities. In fact, 91% of certified professionals report increased confidence, and 77% say they’re better able to innovate in their roles.
Level Up Your Cybersecurity Game with Microsoft’s Most In-Demand Applied Skills
As of 2025, some of the most popular and in-demand Microsoft Security Applied Skills credentials include:
- Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (SC-5002):
This Applied Skill focuses on configuring and managing security controls in Azure using Microsoft Defender, a critical capability for cloud security professionals. - Configure secure access to your workloads using Azure networking (AZ-1002):
This credential validates your ability to implement secure network access, a foundational skill in protecting cloud environments. - Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage (AZ-1003):
With data security being a top priority, this Applied Skill demonstrates proficiency in securing Azure storage solutions.
These credentials are popular because they focus on real-world, task-based skills that are directly applicable in enterprise environments, especially as organizations continue to migrate to the cloud.
How Copilot Enhances the Microsoft Security Stack
Microsoft Copilot integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft Security stack to enhance threat detection, response, and compliance. By leveraging AI and natural language processing, Copilot helps security teams quickly analyze incidents, generate KQL queries, and summarize threat intelligence across tools like Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra. It automates routine tasks, surfaces critical insights, and provides guided remediation steps – reducing response times and improving decision-making. Copilot also supports compliance by helping users interpret policies and manage data governance through Microsoft Purview. With real-time context and actionable insights, Copilot empowers security professionals to stay ahead of evolving threats while simplifying complex workflows.
Our most popular Security Copilot course is ‘Enhance Security Operations with Microsoft Security Copilot’ code SC-5006. This course introduces you to Security Copilot’s AI capabilities, including prompt engineering, embedded experiences in tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, and real-world use cases for automating threat detection and response.
Why Choose Skillsoft Global Knowledge?
Skillsoft Global Knowledge is a trusted Microsoft training partner with a proven track record of helping learners succeed. Our SCI training programs are designed to be flexible, engaging, and aligned with real-world job roles. Whether you're looking for instructor-led sessions, self-paced learning, or hands-on labs, they offer a format that fits your schedule and learning style. With expert instructors and up-to-date course content, Skillsoft Global Knowledge helps you build future-ready skills that employers value.
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Investing in SCI training is more than a career move—it’s a strategic decision to stay relevant in a fast-changing digital world.