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Validate critical information security skills with our new Certification

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michaelkophs
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Feb 04, 2025

Earn the new Microsoft Certification and become part of your team’s cybersecurity solution.

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and organizations of all sizes must stay ahead of the curve to protect their networks and keep their data, systems, and digital assets safe. With t...
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simbamupiwi
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Feb 05, 2025

i thought so too, what have they changed ??

 

sc-400 -Skills measured

  • Implement information protection
  • Implement DLP
  • Implement data lifecycle and records management
  • Monitor and investigate data and activities by using Microsoft Purview
  • Manage insider and privacy risk in Microsoft 365

 

sc-401 -As an information security administrator who earns this Certification, you demonstrate your expertise in:

  • Implementing information protection.
  • Implementing data loss prevention and retention.
  • Managing risks, alerts, and activities.

 

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palnik
MCT
Jul 11, 2025

This exactly. New exam is fully included into old one with less material. Certification holders should be either granted new certification or be eligible for a renewal test. Making us take a whole new exam that is the same, but less, is really inconsiderate a feels like a money grab. And it this is not the case, it should be explained in more detail, what has changed in the new exam that warrants taking it.