Quick Answer
The answer is Microsoft Defender for DevOps. This tool is the correct choice because it provides integrated secret scanning, vulnerability scanning, and infrastructure-as-code scanning directly within Azure DevOps pipelines, enabling a DevSecOps practice that catches issues before deployment. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between security scanning tools and governance or data protection services; a common trap is confusing Defender for DevOps with GitHub Advanced Security, but remember that Defender for DevOps is designed specifically for Azure DevOps, while GitHub Advanced Security is exclusive to GitHub repositories. Another frequent pitfall is selecting Azure Policy, which enforces compliance rules but does not perform code-level scanning. For a quick memory tip, think of "Defender for DevOps" as the pipeline's security guard that scans secrets and vulnerabilities—just as a defender protects a goal, this tool protects your code in Azure DevOps.
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Azure DevOps and wants to implement a DevSecOps practice by scanning code for secrets and vulnerabilities before deployment. Which tool should they integrate into their pipeline?
Azure Policy
Why wrong: Azure Policy enforces rules on Azure resources, not code scanning.
Microsoft Purview
Why wrong: Purview is for data governance, not code security.
GitHub Advanced Security
Why wrong: GitHub Advanced Security is for GitHub repositories, not Azure DevOps.
Microsoft Defender for DevOps
Defender for DevOps integrates with Azure DevOps and GitHub to scan for secrets and vulnerabilities.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft Defender for DevOps
Option A is correct because Microsoft Defender for DevOps (now part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud) provides secret scanning, vulnerability scanning, and infrastructure-as-code scanning integrated into Azure DevOps and GitHub. Option B is wrong because Azure Policy enforces compliance but does not scan code. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Purview is for data governance. Option D is wrong because GitHub Advanced Security is for GitHub, not Azure DevOps; Defender for DevOps supports Azure DevOps.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Azure Policy
Why it's wrong here
Azure Policy enforces rules on Azure resources, not code scanning.
Microsoft Purview
Why it's wrong here
Purview is for data governance, not code security.
GitHub Advanced Security
Why it's wrong here
GitHub Advanced Security is for GitHub repositories, not Azure DevOps.
Microsoft Defender for DevOps
Why this is correct
Defender for DevOps integrates with Azure DevOps and GitHub to scan for secrets and vulnerabilities.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities — This question tests Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Microsoft Defender for DevOps — Option A is correct because Microsoft Defender for DevOps (now part of Microsoft Defender for Cloud) provides secret scanning, vulnerability scanning, and infrastructure-as-code scanning integrated into Azure DevOps and GitHub. Option B is wrong because Azure Policy enforces compliance but does not scan code. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Purview is for data governance. Option D is wrong because GitHub Advanced Security is for GitHub, not Azure DevOps; Defender for DevOps supports Azure DevOps.
Identify which SC-100 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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