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SC-100 Study Resources

Alrighty! Time to get started on the SC-100 exam! What follows is a breakdown of the various study resources I'm using. Time permitting, I'll update it with additional resources I come across along the way.

Books

Exam Ref SC-100 from Microsoft Press - The authoritative book/reference for the exam.

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100 - A secondary source (although equally good) on the exam.

Lab Environment

Microsoft Learning SC-100 Curriculum - A free resource with various walkthroughs/exercises

Video Training

John Savill SC-100 Study course on Youtube - Another course that was recommended by peers and various IT folks.

Did I overlook a great study asset? Let me know

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Great video from John Savill regarding SC-100 study principles.

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Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures - MCRA

Detailed technical reference architectures for multi-cloud cybersecurity including Microsoft and 3rd party platforms

Great resources from Microsoft on cybersecurity reference architecture.

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These 5 Things Will Make You Smarter

The research says it's hard to get smarter -- but there's a lot we can do to be less dumb. Here's what you need to know...

Great blog post by Eric Barker with practical tips for boosting effectiveness and processing information.

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XChaCha20 Encryption vs AES-256

XChaCha20 Encryption vs AES-256: What’s the Difference?

This article will give you a glimpse into two leading encryption algorithms - XChaCha20 and AES-256. Read on to learn how they work, how the

Interesting article comparing the difference between AES-256 vs XChaCha20 encryption algorithms.

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7 cybersecurity audiobooks you should listen to this year

Audiobooks have gained enormous popularity among book lovers for a variety of factors, including their convenience, which enables listeners to learn while

Nice list of security audiobooks to listen to. Will definitely have to check it out.

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What is risk? Azure AD Identity Protection - Microsoft Entra

Explaining risk in Azure AD Identity Protection

Great writeup in Microsoft documentation describing the MSFT definition of risk and some of the conditional elements that can influence risk scoring. (Link above)

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Great study resource (primarily for recapping essential training elements) for Microsoft AZ-500 exam. Check it out!

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A nice diagram explaining the authentication workflow for requesting a key (leveraging Azure AD).

Details and context here.

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Nice table outlining the different data masking functions in Azure. Fully details here.

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Nice table breaking down how the various Azure artifacts handle integrations and authorizations. More details here

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Nice little table summarizing the primary log categories in Azure and what they can be used for. Full doc is available here.

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I like this diagram about Azure alert process workflow. Details here.

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Nice image illustrating the high-level architecture between Azure resources and Qualys as part of Defender for Cloud's integrated Qualys vulnerability scanner feature.

More documentation here.

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Nice table outlining azure storage responsibilities depending on key management params. More info here.

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...productivity is not about getting more things done; it's about getting the right things done.  It's about starting each day with clarity and ending with a sense of satisfaction, accomplishment, and energy to spare.

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Nice video post from a fellow engineer describing core principles for achieving productivity amidst a hectic lifestyle. I wouldn't necessarily say it's ground-breaking material but it's good information and a refreshing reminder on practical tips. Enjoy!