Exam Prep SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity operations and Microsoft security technologies, integrating fundamental concepts with advanced threat detection, remediation, and automation tools. You will explore core principles of Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure security solutions, learning how to investigate, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats effectively.

The course emphasizes hands-on knowledge, guiding learners through real-world security scenarios to build resilient solutions. Divided into multiple modules, it offers approximately 8:

30–9:

30 hours of video lectures, blending theory with practical application.

The course is divided into 5 Modules, each further divided into lessons. To test learners' understanding, every module includes Assignments in the form of Quizzes and In-Video Questions.

Module 1:

Microsoft Defender XDR Module 2:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Module 3:

Microsoft Sentinel Module 4:

Microsoft Defender and Sentinel:

Unified Security Operations & Exposure Management Module 5:

Microsoft Sentinel:

Threat Hunting Services Module 6:

Microsoft Security Copilot This course is ideal for anyone seeking a foundational understanding of Microsoft security operations tools and techniques, including security operations center (SOC) analysts, IT security professionals, and cloud security engineers looking to enhance their capabilities in threat protection and incident response using Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to - Understand how to detect, investigate, and respond to threats using Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. - Describe the core capabilities and benefits of Microsoft Defender XDR. - Explore methods to protect managed and unmanaged devices using Microsoft Defender and Azure Arc. - Perform threat hunting, automated remediation, and security optimization using KQL and Sentinel tools. - Implement Microsoft Security Copilot to enhance analyst efficiency and decision-making.

Syllabus

• Microsoft Defender XDR
This week provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure AI and Machine Learning services, focusing on their core capabilities, components, and real-world applications. Learners will gain insight into the tools and technologies that drive intelligent solutions on Azure and explore the role of a data scientist in the AI development lifecycle. This week also covers key machine learning concepts, the various types of AI workloads, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of AI solutions. Additionally, learners will become familiar with Microsoft’s Responsible AI principles and best practices, equipping them to design and implement ethical, secure, and inclusive AI systems.
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
This week, we will dive into advanced security configurations, endpoint protection strategies, and Defender for Endpoint (MDE) integrations with Azure Arc. You will gain insights into how Microsoft Defender XDR enhances device security, particularly for non-Azure and unmanaged devices.
• Microsoft Sentinel
Welcome to Week 3 of the SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst course. This week, we will explore the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel, a cloud-native SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) solution. Sentinel enables security teams to collect, analyze, and respond to security threats across hybrid environments using built-in connectors, automated playbooks, and advanced analytics.
• Microsoft Defender and Sentinel: Unified Security Operations and Exposure Management
Welcome to Week 4 of the SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst course. This week, we will focus on Microsoft Security Exposure Management, cloud security solutions, and governance strategies within the Microsoft Defender ecosystem.
• Microsoft Sentinel: Threat Hunting Services
This week, we will focus on proactive threat hunting techniques, leveraging Microsoft Sentinel, MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, and advanced security queries to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber threats.
• Microsoft Security Copilot
This week, we will explore Microsoft Copilot for Security, an AI-driven security assistant designed to enhance threat detection, incident response, and security operations efficiency. You will gain insights into how Copilot leverages AI to accelerate security investigations, helping organizations identify threats, assess risks, and automate response workflows. Next, we will explore Microsoft Security Copilot's best practices, focusing on how to integrate Copilot into security workflows, manage plugins, optimize file handling, and connect security data sources using built-in connectors.

Taught by

Whizlabs Instructor

Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)