Microsoft 365 Security Administration (MS-500) certification validates your ability to secure Microsoft 365 environments. This guide covers identity protection, threat management, information protection, and compliance , helping you prepare confidently for the MS-500 exam in 2026.
MS-500 is designed for security administrators responsible for implementing and managing security solutions across Microsoft 365. It focuses on protecting identities, data, devices, and applications.
Provides advanced protection against phishing, malware, and zero-day threats across email, links, and attachments.
Question 1: Which Microsoft 365 feature helps prevent accidental sharing of sensitive information?
Explanation: DLP policies detect and prevent sensitive data from being shared outside the organization.
Question 2: Which tool is used to manage mobile device security in Microsoft 365?
Explanation: Microsoft Intune enables mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).
Question 3: What is the purpose of Conditional Access in Azure Active Directory?
Explanation: Conditional Access enforces access controls based on user, device, location, and risk.
Question 4: Which Microsoft service protects against phishing and malicious email attachments?
Explanation: Defender for Office 365 provides protection against phishing, malware, and unsafe links.
Question 5: Which feature allows classifying and labeling sensitive data in Microsoft 365?
Explanation: Sensitivity labels classify and protect data by applying encryption, markings, and access controls.
Is MS-500 hard?
It is intermediate-level and requires hands-on Microsoft 365 security knowledge.
Is MS-500 worth it in 2026?
Yes. It is one of the most valuable Microsoft security certifications.
Do I need PowerShell?
Basic familiarity is helpful but not mandatory.
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The Microsoft MS-500 Certification Exam (Microsoft 365 Security Administrator) validates your ability to implement, manage, and monitor security and compliance solutions in Microsoft 365, including identity and access management, threat protection, information protection, and governance.
The MS-500 exam covers managing identity and access, implementing threat protection, managing information protection, managing compliance, and monitoring security in Microsoft 365 environments.
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Learning Microsoft MS-500 boosts your career by validating expertise in Microsoft 365 security administration, identity management, threat protection, compliance, and governance. It prepares you for roles such as Security Administrator and Microsoft 365 Administrator.
The target audience includes Microsoft 365 security administrators, IT security engineers, compliance managers, and professionals responsible for managing Microsoft 365 security, identity, and compliance solutions.
Skills measured include implementing identity and access management, implementing threat protection, implementing information protection and governance, managing security operations, and monitoring Microsoft 365 compliance.
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The Microsoft MS-500 exam typically includes multiple-choice questions, scenario-based tasks, and case studies. The exam contains around 40–60 questions with a time limit of approximately 120 minutes. The passing score is generally 700 out of 1000.
Microsoft role-based certifications are valid for one year. You can renew your certification online for free to stay updated with the latest Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.
There are no formal prerequisites for MS-500. However, familiarity with Microsoft 365 security, compliance, identity management, and threat protection concepts is recommended.
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