Implementing End-to-End Security Controls for Cloud and AI Workloads

SC-500 is Microsoft's certification exam for security engineers who protect organizations' systems and data across cloud and hybrid environments. It tests you across the full breadth of modern cloud security: identity, access, and governance; securing storage, databases, and networking; protecting compute and AI workloads; and continuously monitoring security posture.

The exam is for candidates with hands-on experience in Azure and hybrid administration and solid knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID. When you pass the exam, you earn the Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate certification, Microsoft's recognized proof that you can implement and monitor security controls end to end.

Exam focus areas

• Manage identity, access, and governance (20–25%)
• Secure storage, databases, and networking (25–30%)
• Secure compute (20–25%)
• Manage and monitor security posture (20–25%)

SC-500 is the successor to AZ-500 and reflects an expanded focus on security for AI solutions and autonomous agents.