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Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst AssociateOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn
MicrosoftIntermediate
Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft's security operations platform
Learn how to investigate, respond to, and hunt for threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. In this course you will learn how to mitigate cyberthreats using these technologies. Specifically, you will configure and use Microsoft Sentinel as well as utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) to perform detection, analysis, and reporting. The course was designed for people who work in a Security Operations job role and helps learners prepare for the exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst.
Duration
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)
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Audience Profile
Built for these roles
The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst collaborates with organizational stakeholders to secure information technology systems for the organization. Their goal is to reduce organizational risk by rapidly remediating active attacks in the environment, advising on improvements to threat protection practices, and referring violations of organizational policies to appropriate stakeholders. Responsibilities include threat management, monitoring, and response by using a variety of security solutions across their environment. The role primarily investigates, responds to, and hunts for threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and third-party security products. Since the Security Operations Analyst consumes the operational output of these tools, they are also a critical stakeholder in the configuration and deployment of these technologies.
Overview
Executive overview
As a candidate for this certification, you're a security operations analyst who reduces organizational risk by performing triage, responding to incidents, hunting for threats, and engineering detections.
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Manage a security operations environment
Respond to security incidents
Perform threat hunting
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
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Manage a security operations environment
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Respond to security incidents
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Perform threat hunting
1Module 1
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR
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Module 1
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR
- Introduction to Microsoft Defender XDR threat protection
- Mitigate incidents using Microsoft Defender
- Remediate threats using Microsoft Defender
- Manage Microsoft Entra Identity Protection
- Safeguard your environment with Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Secure your cloud apps and services with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
2Module 2
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Security Copilot
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Module 2
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Security Copilot
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Security Copilot
- Introduction to generative AI and agents
- Describe Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe the core features of Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe the embedded experiences of Microsoft Security Copilot
- Experience Security Copilot through guided simulations
3Module 3
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Purview
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Module 3
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Purview
Use Microsoft Purview to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data in your organization. This learning path aligns with exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst.
- Investigate and respond to Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention alerts
- Investigate insider risk alerts and related activity
- Search and investigate with Microsoft Purview Audit
- Search for content with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery
4Module 4
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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Module 4
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Protect against threats with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Deploy the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment
- Implement Windows security enhancements with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Perform device investigations in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Perform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Perform evidence and entities investigations using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Configure and manage automation using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Configure for alerts and detections in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Utilize Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
5Module 5
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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Module 5
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Plan for cloud workload protections using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Connect Azure assets to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Connect non-Azure resources to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Manage your cloud security posture management
- Explain cloud workload protections in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Remediate security alerts using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
6Module 6
Create queries for Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
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Module 6
Create queries for Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Create queries for Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Construct KQL statements for Microsoft Sentinel
- Analyze query results using KQL
- Build multi-table statements using KQL
- Work with data in Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language
7Module 7
Configure your Microsoft Sentinel environment
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Module 7
Configure your Microsoft Sentinel environment
Configure your Microsoft Sentinel environment
- Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel
- Create and manage Microsoft Sentinel workspaces
- Query logs in Microsoft Sentinel
- Use watchlists in Microsoft Sentinel
- Utilize threat intelligence in Microsoft Sentinel
- Integrate Microsoft Defender XDR with Microsoft Sentinel
8Module 8
Connect logs to Microsoft Sentinel
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Module 8
Connect logs to Microsoft Sentinel
Connect logs to Microsoft Sentinel
- Connect data to Microsoft Sentinel using data connectors
- Connect Microsoft services to Microsoft Sentinel
- Connect Microsoft Defender XDR to Microsoft Sentinel
- Connect Windows hosts to Microsoft Sentinel
- Connect Common Event Format logs to Microsoft Sentinel
- Connect syslog data sources to Microsoft Sentinel
- Connect threat indicators to Microsoft Sentinel
9Module 9
Create detections and perform investigations using Microsoft Sentinel
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Module 9
Create detections and perform investigations using Microsoft Sentinel
Create detections and perform investigations using Microsoft Sentinel
- Threat detection with Microsoft Sentinel analytics
- Automation in Microsoft Sentinel
- Threat response with Microsoft Sentinel playbooks
- Security incident management in Microsoft Sentinel
- Identify threats with Behavioral Analytics
- Data normalization in Microsoft Sentinel
- Query, visualize, and monitor data in Microsoft Sentinel
- Manage content in Microsoft Sentinel
10Module 10
Perform threat hunting in Microsoft Sentinel
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Module 10
Perform threat hunting in Microsoft Sentinel
Perform threat hunting in Microsoft Sentinel
- Explain threat hunting concepts in Microsoft Sentinel
- Threat hunting with Microsoft Sentinel
- Use Search jobs in Microsoft Sentinel
- Hunt for threats using notebooks in Microsoft Sentinel
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds current Microsoft credential readiness for Security Operations Analyst Associate using the official Microsoft Learn skill outline.
- •Align labs to your Microsoft tenant and workload scenarios
- •Add readiness checks and exam preparation reviews
- •Extend delivery with role-specific implementation workshops
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
View Official Microsoft Learn PageResources
Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Banking & Finance
Representative Enterprise Banking Team
The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.
- Clearer platform operating model across teams
- Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption
Healthcare
Representative Healthcare Product Team
The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.
- Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
- Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios
