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The sc 500 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the SC-500 certification, which Microsoft positions as the successor to the retired AZ-500 exam for cloud security professionals. Tagged content highlights the retirement of AZ-500 on August 31, 2026, and explains how SC-500 aligns with updated Microsoft security certification paths. Topics include identity and access control, data protection, network security, governance, compliance, monitoring, and risk management within Microsoft cloud environments. The tag serves as a resource for IT professionals, students, and educators navigating certification choices, offering practical guidance on transitioning from legacy exams and understanding the operational focus of SC-500. It reflects current Microsoft updates and troubleshooting advice for certification planning.
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    AZ-500 Retires August 31: Choose SC-500 for Cloud Security

    A newly published explainer on AZ-500 cloud-security concepts leaves out the fact that Microsoft will retire the AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam on August 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time—24 days after the article’s August 7 publication date. The omission turns what reads as...