MS-SC200.AP1
Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Master Microsoft SC-200 certification. Manage security operations, configure protections, respond to incidents, and hunt threats with Defender and Sentinel.
- Practice in 36 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 5 Interactive Lessons and 26 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 286 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
36 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
5Interactive Lessons
26Topics
36LiveLab
286Practice Test Questions
8Videos
70Flashcards
70Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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This comprehensive SC-200 exam preparation course equips you to pass the Microsoft SC-200 certification exam. You'll master managing security operations environments, configuring Microsoft Defender XDR settings, and designing robust Microsoft Sentinel workspaces. We'll cover ingesting data, setting up protections, and configuring detections across Defender and Sentinel. Expect hands-on SC-200 labs and simulation training, crucial for real-world readiness. Learn effective incident response, including investigating Microsoft 365 activities and leveraging Microsoft Security Copilot. This online training for Security Operations Analyst Associate focuses on practical application, preparing you to hunt threats using both Defender XDR and Sentinel. Remember, effective security operations demand continuous learning; relying solely on initial configurations is a failure point.
- Security Operations Environment Management: Mastery in configuring Microsoft Defender XDR settings, managing assets, and designing/ingesting data into Microsoft Sentinel workspaces for optimal security posture.
- Threat Protection and Detection Engineering: Expertise in configuring robust protections across Microsoft Defender technologies and engineering precise detections within both Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Incident Response and Investigation: Proficiency in responding to alerts and incidents within Microsoft Defender portal, investigating Microsoft 365 activities, and leveraging Microsoft Security Copilot for efficient resolution.
- Proactive Threat Hunting and Analysis: Ability to proactively hunt for threats using advanced capabilities in Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, including creating and configuring custom workbooks for actionable intelligence.
Course Highlights
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5 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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36 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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286 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
5 Interactive Lessons · 26 topics01 Introduction 3 topics +
- Organization of this course
- Microsoft certifications
- Objective mapping
02 Manage a security operations environment 6 topics · 18 LiveLab +
- Configure settings in Microsoft Defender XDR
- Manage assets and environments
- Design and configure a Microsoft Sentinel workspace
- Ingest data sources in Microsoft Sentinel
- Review scenario
- Lesson summary
18 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Configure protections and detections 5 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Configure protections in Microsoft Defender security technologies
- Configure detections in Microsoft Defender XDR
- Configure detections in Microsoft Sentinel
- Review scenario
- Lesson summary
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Manage incident response 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Respond to alerts and incidents in the Microsoft Defender portal
- Respond to alerts and incidents identified by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Investigate Microsoft 365 activities
- Respond to incidents in Microsoft Sentinel
- Implement and use Microsoft Security Copilot
- Review scenario
- Lesson summary
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Manage security threats 5 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Hunt for threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR
- Hunt for threats by using Microsoft Sentinel
- Create and configure Microsoft Sentinel workbooks
- Review scenario
- Lesson summary
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
36 LiveLabs- Exploring the Microsoft Defender Portal
- Configuring Automated Investigation and Response
- Managing Device Groups and Permissions
- Configuring Email and Alert Notifications
- Reviewing Automatic Attack Disruption
- Configuring Custom Data Collection in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Security Policies
- Creating Automation Rules in Microsoft Sentinel
- Managing Data Retention and Cost Optimization
- Managing Microsoft Sentinel Roles and Permissions
- Creating a Sentinel Playbook Using Logic Apps
- Creating and Customizing Sentinel Workbooks
- Using Repositories in Microsoft Sentinel
- Creating a Custom Log Table
- Collecting Azure Activity Logs
- Configuring Syslog and CEF Collection
- Creating ASIM Parsers in Microsoft Sentinel
- Configuring Windows Security Events via AMA
- Creating Custom Detection Rules in Defender XDR
- Managing Defender XDR Detection Rules
- Performing Simulated Attacks Against Defender XDR
- Working with Threat Intelligence Analytics Rules
- Configuring Anomaly Detection
- Creating an Analytics Rule
- Analyzing MITRE ATT&CK Coverage
- Investigating Workload Protection Alerts
- Investigating Endpoint Compromise
- Investigating Threats Using Microsoft Purview
- Hunting for Malware Activity
- Hunting for Credential Attacks
- Live Response and Investigation Packages
- Introduction to Advanced Hunting
- Using KQL Queries for Security Analysis
- Creating Hunting Queries in Sentinel
- Building Hunting Graphs and Blast Radius Analysis
- Performing Advanced Hunting with Sentinel Notebooks
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Is the SC-200 certification worth it for a security career? +
Absolutely. The SC-200 validates your ability to manage Microsoft security solutions, a critical skill in today's threat landscape. It directly impacts your Security Operations Analyst SC-200 salary and career path by proving your hands-on expertise with Defender and Sentinel. However, certification alone isn't a silver bullet; practical application is key.
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What specific Microsoft security tools will I master with this SC-200 training? +
You'll gain deep proficiency in Microsoft Defender XDR, including Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Sentinel. We cover configuration, detection engineering, incident response, and threat hunting across these platforms. You'll also touch on Microsoft 365 security features and get an introduction to Microsoft Security Copilot. The limitation here is that these platforms evolve rapidly, so continuous learning is non-negotiable.
What level of experience is required for this Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200 course? +
While this course covers Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200 for beginners in the Microsoft ecosystem, a foundational understanding of networking, cloud concepts, and general security principles is highly beneficial. Without that base, some concepts might require extra effort. We assume you're ready to learn, not that you're already an expert.
What makes this the best Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200 course? +
Our focus is on practical, hands-on learning with 40 labs and 240 exercises, directly addressing how to pass Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200 exam. We cut the fluff, delivering technical accuracy and real-world insights from experienced engineers. We don't promise perfection, but we provide the tools and guidance to master Microsoft Defender and Sentinel with SC-200, preparing you for actual security operations challenges. The trade-off is, it demands your active engagement.
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Learn how to configure Microsoft Defender XDR, deploy Microsoft Sentinel, investigate incidents, and hunt threats through step-by-step demonstrations
- 1 year of full access
- 36 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required