MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration Intermediate
The MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration course equips security administrators with skills to implement and manage identity and access, threat protection, information governance, and compliance across Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. Designed for professionals securing enterprise cloud infrastructures, it addresses the critical need to combat rising cyber threats—Microsoft reports over 40 billion monthly email threats. Learners gain hands-on expertise to proactively secure identities, respond to attacks, and enforce data governance in real-world scenarios.
This course prepares candidates for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate certification, featuring Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run training dates and official Microsoft courseware. With structured exam prep and 30-day lab access, learners build confidence to pass the MS-500 exam and advance into roles with demonstrated demand, including average salaries exceeding $103,000 for related Microsoft 365 certifications.
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Course Overview
The MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration course by Microsoft is designed for IT professionals preparing for the MS-500 certification exam, which validates expertise in securing Microsoft 365 environments. This course targets roles such as Microsoft 365 Security Administrators, Identity and Access Managers, and Compliance Officers who are responsible for implementing security policies across hybrid and cloud environments. Candidates should have functional experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Windows servers, Active Directory, and PowerShell. With over 300 million Microsoft 365 commercial users worldwide, the demand for skilled security administrators has surged, making this certification highly relevant for organizations prioritizing cloud security and compliance.
Students in the MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration program engage with critical tools and platforms including Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Purview, and Azure AD Connect. The hands-on lab environment, conducted through the Azure Portal and Microsoft 365 Defender portal, enables learners to configure conditional access policies, implement multi-factor authentication, and deploy identity protection rules. A key project involves building a comprehensive threat protection strategy using Secure Score to assess vulnerabilities and applying data loss prevention (DLP) policies across Exchange Online and SharePoint. These labs simulate real-world scenarios such as responding to identity-based attacks and managing risk events through Microsoft Entra ID Protection, ensuring practical readiness for enterprise security challenges.
This course prepares candidates for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate credential, a globally recognized certification that demonstrates mastery in identity and access management, threat protection, and compliance enforcement. Certified professionals report salary premiums, with Microsoft 365 security roles averaging over $150,000 annually in the U.S., according to industry surveys. Koenig Solutions enhances preparation with official Microsoft courseware, 1-on-1 training, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience with current security tools. Earning the MS-500 certification positions professionals to advance into senior security roles, lead compliance initiatives, and contribute strategically to organizational resilience in an evolving threat landscape.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 workloads and Microsoft Entra ID, specifically regarding conditional access, identity protection, and role-based access control.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server 2019 or 2022 and Windows 10/11 client operating systems.
- Experience managing on-premises Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy Objects.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for the automation of Microsoft 365 security configurations.
- Understanding of hybrid identity and infrastructure integration between on-premises environments and Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 threat protection, information protection, and data governance concepts.
- Note: The MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration exam is retired. Learners seeking current certifications should pursue paths such as SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst or MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the MS-500 certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of MS-500 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the MS-500 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Microsoft 365 Security Administrator
- Security Administrator
- Identity and Access Administrator
- Compliance Administrator
- Threat Protection Specialist
- M365 Security Engineer
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