Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

Exam cost

Not verified

Questions · time · passing score

100 minutes · Other exam details not verified

Prerequisites

Not verified — check issuer eligibility

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

Annual renewal through a free online assessment.

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Information protection
• Data loss prevention and retention
• Risk, alerts and activities

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

This credential is not currently mapped to a metro line.

Recent catalog changes

1. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: vendor url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   https://learn.microsoft.com/

   After

   https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/sc-401/

   Review source
2. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: renewal cost. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Free

   After

   Free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.

   Review source
3. Microsoftexam update2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: exam delivery. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Online proctored or in-person at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center

   After

   Not verified

4. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: total cost estimate. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   $165 (self-study) to $1000+ (with training)

   After

   Exam price varies by country/region; check booking page.

   Review source
5. Microsoftprice change2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: exam cost usd. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   165

   After

   Not verified

6. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: cert url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/information-security-administrator/

   After

   https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/sc-401/

   Review source
7. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: prerequisites. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   | Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, PowerShell, Microsoft Entra, the Microsoft Defender portal, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. | | Renewal Period | Annually | | Renewal Fee | Free | | CPE Requirements | Not applicable, renewed by passing a free online assessment | | Study Hours | 32 hours (4-day course) to 3-5 weeks of consistent study | | Demand | High | |

   After

   Not verified

8. Microsoftdomain change2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: skills gained. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   ** Implement information protection · Implement data loss prevention and retention · Manage risks · alerts · and activities · Microsoft Purview · Microsoft 365 services · PowerShell · Microsoft Entra · Microsoft Defender portal · Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

   After

   Information protection · Data loss prevention and retention · Risk, alerts and activities

   Review source
9. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

   Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: salary premium high. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   5000

   After

   Not verified

   Review source
10. Microsoftupdated2026-10-29

    Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

    Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate: salary premium low. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

    What changed

    Before

    5000

    After

    Not verified

    Review source

Sources and verification

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/sc-401/