Career path
Training for Information Security Administrators
Microsoft Learn helps you discover the tools and skills you need to become an information security administrator.
Browse the official plan for information security administrators
What is an information security administrator?
The Microsoft information security administrator implements and manages data security solutions in Microsoft 365. This role focuses on protecting sensitive data, detecting and mitigating insider risks, and investigating security-related activity using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender.
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Your path to becoming an information security administrator
Option 1: Self-Paced Training
Work through online guided trainings paths at your own pace. As you journey through the learning paths and modules, you'll be exposed to some of the skills you need to help you get credentialed.
Option 2: Instructor led training
Choose a traditional classroom training setting to learn on your own schedule, at your own pace, and in your own place.
Get Certified
Once you have completed the self-paced training and/or the instructor led course, try a practice assessment to see if you're ready for the certification exam.
Get connected
Are you interested in professional networking with other information security administrators?