Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam Ref SC-200 Certification Guide

Remediate active attacks to reduce risk to the organization by investigating, hunting, and responding to threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Defender

Key Features

Detect, protect, investigate, and remediate threats using Microsoft Defender for endpointExplore multiple tools using the M365 Defender Security CenterGet ready to overcome real-world challenges as you prepare to take the SC-200 exam

Book Description

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.

What you will learn

Discover how to secure information technology systems for your organizationManage cross-domain investigations in the Microsoft 365 Defender portalPlan and implement the use of data connectors in Microsoft Defender for CloudGet to grips with designing and configuring a Microsoft Sentinel workspaceConfigure SOAR (security orchestration, automation, and response) in Microsoft SentinelFind out how to use Microsoft Sentinel workbooks to analyze and interpret dataSolve mock tests at the end of the book to test your knowledge

Who this book is for

This book is for security professionals, cloud security engineers, and security analysts who want to learn and explore Microsoft Security Stack. Anyone looking to take the SC-200 exam will also find this guide useful. A basic understanding of Microsoft technologies and security concepts will be beneficial.