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Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam Ref SC-200 Certification Guide

By : Trevor Stuart, Joe Anich
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Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam Ref SC-200 Certification Guide

By: Trevor Stuart, Joe Anich

Overview of this book

Security in information technology has always been a topic of discussion, one that comes with various backgrounds, tools, responsibilities, education, and change! The SC-200 exam comprises a wide range of topics that introduce Microsoft technologies and general operations for security analysts in enterprises. This book is a comprehensive guide that covers the usefulness and applicability of Microsoft Security Stack in the daily activities of an enterprise security operations analyst. Starting with a quick overview of what it takes to prepare for the exam, you'll understand how to implement the learning in real-world scenarios. You'll learn to use Microsoft's security stack, including Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to detect, protect, and respond to adversary threats in your enterprise. This book will take you from legacy on-premises SOC and DFIR tools to leveraging all aspects of the M365 Defender suite as a modern replacement in a more effective and efficient way. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to plan, deploy, and operationalize Microsoft's security stack in your enterprise and gained the confidence to pass the SC-200 exam.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
1
Section 1 – Exam Overview and Evolution of Security Operations
4
Section 2 – Implementing Microsoft 365 Defender Solutions
8
Section 3 – Familiarizing Yourself with Alerts, Incidents, Evidence, and Dashboards
13
Section 4 – Setting Up and Connecting Data Sources to Microsoft Sentinel
15
Section 5 – Hunting Threats within Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel

A quick introduction to the terminology

During this chapter, we will be using the terms feeds and alerts very frequently. We want to ensure that you have a full understanding of the differences and the use cases. What is a feed? What is an alert? Let's get right into this!

Feed

A feed is a constant stream of activity that has been configured for ingestion or analysis. This activity is used for statistical purposes, and sometimes this is referred to as an audit trail or log/logging:

  • Example: A record of each time a door opens and closes. This would be an audit of how many times and each time the door was opened or shut.

Alert

An alert is a notification generated in response to an event or a sequence of events that is characteristic of suspicious behavior. The alert is intended to bring the event(s) to the attention of an operator or a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst:

  • Example: Whenever that same door is slammed opened or slammed shut, an...