SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Course Overview

The SC-200 certification validates your skills as a Security Operations Analyst. You'll learn to detect, investigate, and respond to threats using Microsoft security solutions including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft 365 security tools.

Mitigating threats using Microsoft Sentinel
Using Microsoft Defender for threat management
Managing security incidents and alerts
Investigating threats and hunting for indicators of compromise

Exam Details: 120 minutes | 40-60 questions | Passing Score: 700/1000

Learning Modules

Module 1: Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Sentinel

Design and configure Microsoft Sentinel workspace
Implement data connectors for various data sources
Create and manage analytics rules
Configure automated responses and playbooks
Manage incidents and alerts in Microsoft Sentinel

Practice Microsoft Sentinel Fundamentals

Module 2: Investigate and Respond to Threats

Investigate incidents in Microsoft Sentinel
Use hunting and advanced analytics
Analyze logs and create queries (KQL)
Perform threat hunting and investigation
Create incident response playbooks

Practice KQL Query Language Practice Threat Detection and Response

Module 3: Use Microsoft Defender for Threat Protection

Configure Microsoft Defender plans and settings
Manage alerts in Microsoft Defender
Respond to threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Implement threat protection across Azure resources
Configure security recommendations and compliance

Practice Microsoft Defender XDR

Module 4: Use Microsoft 365 Defender

Implement Microsoft 365 Defender solutions
Configure Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps
Correlate and respond to incidents across Microsoft 365
Use threat analytics and intelligence
Manage security incidents in Microsoft 365 Defender

Practice Microsoft Defender XDR

Study Resources

Microsoft Sentinel Documentation

Official docs for Microsoft Sentinel, KQL queries, and threat detection.

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Learn about threat protection and security recommendations.

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Microsoft Learn Paths

Structured learning paths for SC-200 certification.

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Exam Tips & Best Practices

Master KQL (Kusto Query Language): Essential for writing queries and hunting threats
Understand Microsoft Sentinel Architecture: Know how connectors, rules, and playbooks work together
Threat Hunting is Key: Be prepared to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Know the Tools: Understand Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Defender
Incident Response Workflows: Learn proper incident management procedures
Hands-on Practice: Set up a Microsoft Sentinel environment and practice with real data

Ready to Practice?

Quick Practice

10 random SC-200 questions to test your knowledge quickly.

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Full Practice Exam

Complete 40-60 question practice exam with detailed feedback.

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