Practice Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Through High-Fidelity Simulation

The SC-900T00 Helix Software-Defined Lab gives learners an interactive way to explore foundational security, compliance, and identity concepts while practicing essential Microsoft security administration workflows directly in their browser.

Learners complete realistic, carefully designed exercises covering security fundamentals, identity and access management, threat protection, information protection, compliance, and governance. High-fidelity screens, interactive hotspots, and responsive interface elements closely recreate key experiences within Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and related Microsoft security administration tools.

There is no virtual machine to launch and no live Microsoft 365 tenant, Azure subscription, or temporary credentials to manage. The lab opens quickly in the browser, allowing learners to focus on practicing the targeted skills.

What Learners Can Practice

Depending on the exercises included in the course, learners may practice workflows related to:

• Exploring fundamental security, compliance, and identity concepts
• Understanding Zero Trust principles and the shared responsibility model
• Navigating Microsoft security and compliance administration portals
• Exploring Microsoft Entra ID and identity management capabilities
• Understanding user identities, groups, and administrative roles
• Exploring authentication methods and multifactor authentication
• Understanding Conditional Access and identity protection concepts
• Reviewing Microsoft Defender security solutions and capabilities
• Exploring threat protection across identities, endpoints, email, and cloud applications
• Understanding Microsoft security monitoring and incident management concepts
• Exploring Microsoft Purview compliance and governance capabilities
• Understanding information protection and sensitivity labels
• Exploring data loss prevention and data protection policies
• Understanding retention, auditing, and compliance management
• Reviewing security and compliance reports and dashboards
• Identifying Microsoft solutions that support organizational security and regulatory requirements

Why Choose a Helix Software-Defined Lab?

Learn by Doing

Reinforce technical concepts through interactive exercises instead of passive instruction alone.

Practice Authentic Workflows

Complete tasks modeled on the interfaces, terminology, and processes used by IT professionals working with Microsoft's security, compliance, and identity solutions.

Start in the Browser

Access the learning environment without provisioning a virtual machine or connecting to a live Microsoft 365 or Azure environment.

Practice Safely

Work through guided scenarios without changing or affecting live identities, security policies, organizational data, or production environments.

Repeat Important Tasks

Revisit targeted workflows in a consistent environment to strengthen familiarity and confidence.

Focus on the Learning Objective

Each experience is purpose-built around specific skills, helping learners concentrate on the tasks they need to master.

Who Is This Lab For?

This lab is designed for:

• Learners preparing for Microsoft SC-900 training
• Individuals new to security, compliance, and identity concepts
• Current or aspiring IT and cybersecurity professionals
• Microsoft 365 and Azure administrators developing foundational security knowledge
• Business professionals seeking to understand Microsoft security and compliance capabilities
• IT support professionals expanding their knowledge of identity and access management
• Instructors adding interactive practice to their courses
• Training providers delivering scalable technical education
• Organizations building foundational security and compliance awareness across their teams

Software-Defined Labs and Live Labs

Helix supports different types of hands-on learning for different objectives.

Helix Software-Defined Labs provide focused, high-fidelity simulations for guided practice, repeatable exercises, and targeted skill development.

Helix Live Labs connect learners to real technology environments and support open-ended exploration, configuration, experimentation, and troubleshooting.

The two experiences are complementary. This product is a Software-Defined Lab delivered through simulation and does not provide access to a live Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra, or Azure environment.

The Helix Learning Ecosystem

Helix brings together XtremeLabs’ hands-on learning solutions, including Software-Defined Labs and live virtual machine–based labs. Through Helix Labs and Helix Exchange, learners, instructors, training providers, and organizations can access practical learning experiences across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Windows, and other technologies.

One hands-on learning ecosystem. Multiple ways to practice. The right environment for every skill.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• High-fidelity Microsoft security, compliance, and identity simulations
• Interactive, scenario-based exercises
• Browser-based access
• No live Microsoft 365 or Azure environment required
• No virtual machine provisioning
• Safe, consistent learning experience
• Practice aligned with Microsoft Entra, Defender, and Purview fundamentals
• Designed for beginners, IT professionals, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals

Labs are available in English.