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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.

Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: SC-200T00Official Source: Microsoft LearnMicrosoftIntermediate
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Program Snapshot

Engagement scoped to cohort

Duration4 days
FormatVirtual, On-site, or Hybrid
LevelIntermediate
Course CodeSC-200T00
Certification TrackSC-200T00
SubjectSecurity
  • MCT-led delivery
  • Private cohort / virtual ILT
  • Typical response: 1 business day
Scoping call typically scheduled within one business day

VNode ITeS delivers Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft's security operations platform as an MCT-led Microsoft program for Security Engineer, Security Operations Analyst. Typical duration is 4 days (Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid). Labs follow production-shaped scenarios rather than slide-only walkthroughs. Certification prep maps to SC-200 without turning the week into a dump of Learn modules. Private cohorts can shift emphasis by role mix, workspace or repo constraints, and rollout timing.

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.

  • Security Engineer
  • Security
  • Certification Readiness
  • Tailored Team Delivery

Overview

Executive overview

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.

Prerequisites

  • Relevant foundational experience in the target technology area.
  • Comfort with hands-on labs in a cloud or GPU-accelerated environment.

Program Outcomes

Capabilities your teams will gain

  • Strengthen capability in security engineer scenarios
  • Strengthen capability in security operations analyst scenarios
  • Strengthen capability in security copilot scenarios

Enterprise Delivery

Official learning & delivery options

Review the vendor learning resource, then book a consultation or request a private cohort for your team.

Curriculum

Curriculum roadmap

  • Security Engineer
  • Security Operations Analyst
  • Security Copilot
1

Module 1

Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR

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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
2

Module 2

Mitigate threats using Microsoft Security Copilot

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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
3

Module 3

Mitigate threats using Microsoft Purview

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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
  • Conduct investigations with Microsoft Purview Audit
  • Search for content with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery
4

Module 4

Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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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
5

Module 5

Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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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
6

Module 6

Create queries for Microsoft Sentinel using Kusto Query Language (KQL)

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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
7

Module 7

Configure your Microsoft Sentinel environment

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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
8

Module 8

Connect logs to Microsoft Sentinel

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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
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Module 9

Create detections and perform investigations using Microsoft Sentinel

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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
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Module 10

Perform threat hunting in Microsoft Sentinel

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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 readiness
  • Implementation-focused labs
  • Private cohort delivery
  • Intermediate practitioner depth

Enterprise Customization

Enterprise customization

Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Strengthens security operations capability and improves response quality in enterprise monitoring environments.

  • Align labs to your production environment and platform priorities
  • Add focused exam-readiness reviews and instructor-led practice sessions
  • Extend into project-specific architecture or delivery coaching

Credentials

Certification & official source

  • •SC-200T00

Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.

View Official Microsoft Learn Page

Resources

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

“The Microsoft Fabric implementation program gave our data engineering team a structured path from legacy pipelines to a modern lakehouse architecture.”

Head of Data Engineering

Global Financial Services Firm

Financial Services
“We needed a partner who understood both the technical depth of Azure OpenAI and the governance requirements of an enterprise.”

VP of Technology

Large Healthcare Organization

Healthcare

Delivery Capability

Enterprise-grade instruction

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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

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