- A
Session control
Session control provides real-time monitoring and control of app sessions.
- B
Vulnerability management
Why wrong: Vulnerability management is part of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- C
Threat intelligence
Why wrong: Threat intelligence is a broader capability, not specific to Defender for Cloud Apps.
- D
Cloud discovery
Cloud discovery identifies cloud apps and their usage.
- E
Information protection
Why wrong: Information protection is a Microsoft Purview capability.
Question 256 of 1,411
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Capabilities: Session Control and Cloud Discovery
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft security solutions. 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.
Which TWO of the following are capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps? (Choose TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Session control
Option A is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides session control through its Conditional Access App Control feature, which allows real-time monitoring and control of user activities in cloud apps by enforcing policies at the session level. This capability enables administrators to block downloads, restrict access, or require multi-factor authentication during a user's session, leveraging reverse proxy integration with Azure AD.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Session control
Why this is correct
Session control provides real-time monitoring and control of app sessions.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Vulnerability management
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability management is part of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- ✗
Threat intelligence
Why it's wrong here
Threat intelligence is a broader capability, not specific to Defender for Cloud Apps.
- ✓
Cloud discovery
Why this is correct
Cloud discovery identifies cloud apps and their usage.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Information protection
Why it's wrong here
Information protection is a Microsoft Purview capability.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the integrated capabilities of Microsoft security solutions, mistakenly attributing information protection or vulnerability management to Defender for Cloud Apps when they belong to separate products like Microsoft Purview or Defender for Cloud.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cloud discovery in Defender for Cloud Apps works by analyzing traffic logs from network proxies or firewalls to identify shadow IT usage, providing a risk score for each discovered app based on factors like encryption, compliance certifications, and data residency. Session control uses a reverse proxy architecture where user traffic to SaaS apps is routed through Defender for Cloud Apps, allowing granular policy enforcement at the HTTP/HTTPS level, such as blocking file uploads or applying data loss prevention (DLP) rules in real time.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this SC-900 question test?
Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Session control — Option A is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides session control through its Conditional Access App Control feature, which allows real-time monitoring and control of user activities in cloud apps by enforcing policies at the session level. This capability enables administrators to block downloads, restrict access, or require multi-factor authentication during a user's session, leveraging reverse proxy integration with Azure AD.
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Variation 1. Which TWO capabilities are provided by Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps? (Choose two.)
medium- A.Mobile device management
- B.Device compliance enforcement
- ✓ C.Session controls for real-time monitoring of app usage
- D.Email filtering and anti-phishing
- ✓ E.Cloud app discovery to identify shadow IT
Why C: Option C is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides session controls that enable real-time monitoring and control of app usage. These controls use reverse proxy architecture to enforce policies on user activities within cloud apps, such as blocking downloads or requiring multi-factor authentication during a session.
Variation 2. Which TWO are capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps? (Choose two.)
medium- A.Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- B.Identity protection for user accounts
- C.Data classification of on-premises files
- ✓ D.Session control to monitor user activity in cloud apps
- ✓ E.Cloud Discovery to identify shadow IT
Why D: Option D is correct because Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps includes session control capabilities, which allow administrators to monitor and control user activity in real time within cloud applications. This is achieved through reverse proxy integration, enabling granular access policies and data loss prevention (DLP) actions during active sessions.
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