PDF Version DemoCertification path of Microsoft MS-500 Exam:
The certification path of the Microsoft MS-500 Exam is as follows: The individual must pass the Core exams (Microsoft Core exam or MOS Core exam) and the associated MCITP certification before attempting the Microsoft MS-500 Exam. Passing both Core exams will qualify the individual to take one of the five paths explained: The individual would like to attain only the Security+ and/or Network+ (MCSE, MCSA or MCSD), this path would take about 12 months, depending on their experience in the computer networking/security area. The individual would like to attain only Network+, this path would be about 6 months, depending on their experience in computer networking/security area. The individual would like to attain only the Security+ (MCSE), this path would be about 6 months, depending on their experience in the computer networking/security area. The individual would like to attain both MCSEs, this path would take about 12 months, depending on their experience in the computer networking/security area. The individual would like to attain all three domains, IT Infrastructure Security+, Datacenter Networks, and Network+, this path will take about 36 months, depending on their experience in the computer networking/security area.
What are the duration, language, format, passing score, and questions for the Microsoft MS-500 certification exam?
The Microsoft MS-500 exam is a 2 hours long, multiple-choice-based test.
Internationally, the language of the Microsoft MS-500 exam is English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Italian, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Japanese, German.
The format of the Microsoft MS-500 exam is a computer-based test (CBT). Fundamentals of computer networking and security are provided.
The passing score for passing the Microsoft MS-500 certification exam and getting a Certificate is 700 out of 1000 possible points. Researched questions are provided to students. Securing the Microsoft MS-500 certification exam is not easy, and it usually takes at least six months to achieve this difficult goal.
Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-ms-500.aspx
Steps of the registration process for the Microsoft MS-500:
- Go to the Microsoft certification portal at Microsoft.
- Login with your email address and password to the Microsoft Certification portal, or if you have a Microsoft account, log into that account.
- Select Exams from the left navigation bar on the page.
- Select Microsoft A+ Certification Exam from the dropdown menu for exams under “Exam Type”.
- If you have already registered for an exam before, select “Already Registered” from this same dropdown menu and click “Continue”.
- If you are new to the Microsoft Certification portal, click “Register” in the same dropdown menu, and provide the requested information in the subsequent registration form.
- After that moment, click “Next” when the registration is complete.
- On the next screen you will be presented with a list of available exam centers, based on your eligibility for an exam at any given time. Check the center that you want to take the exam at and click “Continue”.
- Click Select to choose your desired location and click Next to continue."
- This will take you for further selection by clicking Select or Add another location depending on your choice to select an exam center
- This page will allow you to choose an exam date and time. Updates to exam dates and times will be displayed to you as they occur. Click “Continue”.
- After the candidate chooses his/her desired exam time, click Next. Video tutorials are available on the site to guide aspiring candidates through the Microsoft MS-500 Certification Exam.
- The next page will ask for your Payment Information, the Exam registration payment must be made online via Credit Card payment at one of the authorized exam registration providers listed on this website at Microsoft.
- Confirmation screen will appear to indicate successful completion of the Microsoft MS-500 Certification Exam registration process.
- The candidate can then access different features on the portal that are available after the successful completion of this process. Enterprise Partners such as Prometric and VUE can be accessed by clicking on “Partner Sites” on the navigation bar.
Microsoft MS-500 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
Implement and manage identity and access (30-35%) | |
| Secure Microsoft 365 hybrid environments | -plan Azure AD authentication options -plan Azure AD synchronization options -monitor and troubleshoot Azure AD Connect events |
| Secure Identities | -implement Azure AD group membership -implement password management -configure and manage identity governance |
| Implement authentication methods | -plan sign-on security -implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) by using conditional access policy -manage and monitor MFA -plan and implement device authentication methods like Windows Hello -configure and Manage Azure AD user authentication options and self-service password management |
| Implement conditional access | -plan for compliance and conditional access policies -configure and manage device compliance for endpoint security -Implement and manage conditional access |
| Implement role-based access control (RBAC) | -plan for roles -configure roles -Audit roles |
| Implement Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM) | -plan for Azure PIM -assign eligibility and activate admin roles -manage Azure PIM role requests and assignments - monitor PIM history and alerts |
| Implement Azure AD Identity Protection | -implement user risk policy -implement sign-in risk policy -configure Identity Protection alerts -review and respond to risk events |
Implement and manage threat protection (20-25%) | |
| Implement an enterprise hybrid threat protection solution | -plan a Microsoft Defender for Identity solution -install and configure Microsoft Defender for Identity -monitor and manage Microsoft Defender for Identity |
| Implement device threat protection | -plan a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution -implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint -manage and monitor Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
| Implement and manage device and application protection | -plan for device and application protection -configure and manage Microsoft Defender Application Guard -configure and manage Microsoft Defender Application Control -configure and manage exploit protection -configure Secure Boot -configure and manage Windows device encryption -configure and manage non-Windows device encryption -plan for securing applications data on devices -implement application protection policies |
| Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365 | -configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 - monitor Microsoft Defender for Office 365 -conduct simulated attacks using Attack Simulator |
| Monitor Microsoft 365 Security with Azure Sentinel | -Plan and implement Azure Sentinel -Configure playbooks in Azure Sentinel - Manage and monitor Azure Sentinel - Respond to threats in Azure Sentinel |
Implement and manage information protection (15-20%) | |
| Secure data access within Office 365 | -implement and manage Customer Lockbox -configure data access in Office 365 collaboration workloads -configure B2B sharing for external users |
| Manage sensitivity labels | -plan a sensitivity label solution -configure Sensitivity labels and policies -configure and use label analytics - use sensitivity labels with Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive and Office apps |
| Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | -plan a DLP solution -create and manage DLP policies -create and manage sensitive information types -monitor DLP reports -manage DLP notifications |
| Implement and manage Microsoft Cloud App Security | -plan Cloud App Security implementation -configure Microsoft Cloud App Security -manage cloud app discovery -manage entries in the Cloud app catalog -manage apps in Cloud App Security -manage Microsoft Cloud App Security -configure Cloud App Security connectors and Oauth apps -configure Cloud App Security policies and templates -review, interpret and respond to Cloud App Security alerts, reports, dashboards and logs |
Manage governance and compliance features in Microsoft 365 (25-30%) | |
| Configure and analyze security reporting | -monitor and manage device security status using Microsoft Endpoint Manager AdminCenter -manage and monitor security and dashboards using Microsoft 365 SecurityCenter -plan for custom security reporting with Graph Security API -use secure score dashboards to review actions and recommendations -configure alert policies |
| Manage and analyze audit logs and reports | -plan for auditing and reporting -perform audit log search -review and interpret compliance reports and dashboards -configure audit alert policy |
| Manage data governance and retention | -plan for data governance and retention -review and interpret data governance reports and dashboards -configure retention labels and policies -define data governance event types -define and manage communication compliance policies -configure Information holds -find and recover deleted Office 365 data -configure data archiving -manage inactive mailboxes |
| Manage search and investigation | -plan for content search and eDiscovery -delegate permissions to use search and discovery tools -use search and investigation tools to perform content searches -export content search results -manage eDiscovery cases |
| Manage data privacy regulation compliance | -plan for regulatory compliance in Microsoft 365 -review and interpret GDPR dashboards and reports -manage Data Subject Requests (DSRs) -Administer Compliance Manager in Microsoft 365 compliance center -review Compliance Manager reports -create and perform Compliance Manager assessments and action items |
Microsoft MS-500 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
| Exam Name: | Microsoft 365 Security Administration |
| Exam Number: | MS-500 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Certification retired June 30, 2023 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Duration: | 100 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified) |
| Passing Score: | 700 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, Drag and drop |
| Exam Price: | US$165 |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft MS-500 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online or at authorized test center |
| Pre Condition: | Familiarity with Microsoft 365 workloads and experience with identity, threat, and information protection |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/ms-500 |
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