Overview Learn how to investigate, respond to, and hunt for threats using Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Microsoft 365 Defender. In this course you will learn how to mitigate cyberthreats using these technologies. Specifically, you will configure and use Azure 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.
Objectives Explain how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can remediate risks in your environmentCreate a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environmentConfigure Attack Surface Reduction rules on Windows 10 devicesPerform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for EndpointInvestigate domains and IP addresses in Microsoft Defender for EndpointInvestigate user accounts in Microsoft Defender for EndpointConfigure alert settings in Microsoft Defender for EndpointExplain how the threat landscape is evolvingConduct advanced hunting in Microsoft 365 DefenderManage incidents in Microsoft 365 DefenderExplain how Microsoft Defender for Identity can remediate risks in your environment.Investigate DLP alerts in Microsoft Cloud App SecurityExplain the types of actions you can take on an insider risk management case.Configure auto-provisioning in Azure DefenderRemediate alerts in Azure DefenderConstruct KQL statementsFilter searches based on event time, severity, domain, and other relevant data using KQLExtract data from unstructured string fields using KQLManage an Azure Sentinel workspaceUse KQL to access the watchlist in Azure SentinelManage threat indicators in Azure SentinelExplain the Common Event Format and Syslog connector differences in Azure SentinelConnect Azure Windows Virtual Machines to Azure SentinelConfigure Log Analytics agent to collect Sysmon eventsCreate new analytics rules and queries using the analytics rule wizardCreate a playbook to automate an incident responseUse queries to hunt for threatsObserve threats over time with livestream
Content Module 1: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for EndpointImplement the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint platform to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats. Learn how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can help your organization stay secure. Learn how to deploy the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment, including onboarding devices and configuring security. Learn how to investigate incidents and alerts using Microsoft Defender for Endpoints. Perform advanced hunting and consult with threat experts. You will also learn how to configure automation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint by managing environmental settings.. Lastly, you will learn about your environment's weaknesses by using Threat and Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Protect against threats with Microsoft Defender for EndpointDeploy the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environmentImplement Windows 10 security enhancements with Microsoft Defender for EndpointManage alerts and incidents in Microsoft Defender for EndpointPerform device investigations in Microsoft Defender for EndpointPerform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for EndpointPerform evidence and entities investigations using Microsoft Defender for EndpointConfigure and manage automation using Microsoft Defender for EndpointConfigure for alerts and detections in Microsoft Defender for EndpointUtilize Threat and Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for EndpointLab Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for EndpointDeploy Microsoft Defender for EndpointMitigate Attacks using Defender for EndpointAfter completing module 1, students will be able to:Define the capabilities of Microsoft Defender for EndpointConfigure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment settingsConfigure Attack Surface Reduction rules on Windows 10 devicesInvestigate alerts in Microsoft Defender for EndpointDescribe device forensics information collected by Microsoft Defender for EndpointConduct forensics data collection using Microsoft Defender for EndpointInvestigate user accounts in Microsoft Defender for EndpointManage automation settings in Microsoft Defender for EndpointManage indicators in Microsoft Defender for EndpointDescribe Threat and Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for EndpointModule 2: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 DefenderAnalyze threat data across domains and rapidly remediate threats with built-in orchestration and automation in Microsoft 365 Defender. Learn about cybersecurity threats and how the new threat protection tools from Microsoft protect your organization's users, devices, and data. Use the advanced detection and remediation of identity-based threats to protect your Azure Active Directory identities and applications from compromise.Introduction to threat protection with Microsoft 365Mitigate incidents using Microsoft 365 DefenderProtect your identities with Azure AD Identity ProtectionRemediate risks with Microsoft Defender for Office 365Safeguard your environment with Microsoft Defender for IdentitySecure your cloud apps and services with Microsoft Cloud App SecurityRespond to data loss prevention alerts using Microsoft 365Manage insider risk in Microsoft 365Lab Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 DefenderMitigate Attacks with Microsoft 365 DefenderAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Explain how the threat landscape is evolving.Manage incidents in Microsoft 365 DefenderConduct advanced hunting in Microsoft 365 DefenderDescribe the investigation and remediation features of Azure Active Directory Identity Protection.Define the capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.Explain how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can remediate risks in your environment.Define the Cloud App Security frameworkExplain how Cloud Discovery helps you see what's going on in your organizationModule 3: Mitigate threats using Azure DefenderUse Azure Defender integrated with Azure Security Center, for Azure, hybrid cloud, and on-premises workload protection and security. Learn the purpose of Azure Defender, Azure Defender's relationship to Azure Security Center, and how to enable Azure Defender. You will also learn about the protections and detections provided by Azure Defender for each cloud workload. Learn how you can add Azure Defender capabilities to your hybrid environment.Plan for cloud workload protections using Azure DefenderExplain cloud workload protections in Azure DefenderConnect Azure assets to Azure DefenderConnect non-Azure resources to Azure DefenderRemediate security alerts using Azure DefenderLab Mitigate threats using Azure DefenderDeploy Azure DefenderMitigate Attacks with Azure DefenderAfter completing module 3, students will be able to:Describe Azure Defender featuresExplain Azure Security Center featuresExplain which workloads are protected by Azure DefenderExplain how Azure Defender protections functionConfigure auto-provisioning in Azure DefenderDescribe manual provisioning in Azure DefenderConnect non-Azure machines to Azure DefenderDescribe alerts in Azure DefenderRemediate alerts in Azure DefenderAutomate responses in Azure DefenderModule 4: Create queries for Azure Sentinel using Kusto Query Language (KQL)Write Kusto Query Language (KQL) statements to query log data to perform detections, analysis, and reporting in Azure Sentinel. This module will focus on the most used operators. The example KQL statements will showcase security related table queries. KQL is the query language used to perform analysis on data to create analytics, workbooks, and perform hunting in Azure Sentinel. Learn how basic KQL statement structure provides the foundation to build more complex statements. Learn how to summarize and visualize data with a KQL statement provides the foundation to build detections in Azure Sentinel. Learn how to use the Kusto Query Language (KQL) to manipulate string data ingested from log sources.Construct KQL statements for Azure SentinelAnalyze query results using KQLBuild multi-table statements using KQLWork with data in Azure Sentinel using Kusto Query LanguageLab Create queries for Azure Sentinel using Kusto Query Language (KQL)Construct Basic KQL StatementsAnalyze query results using KQLBuild multi-table statements using KQLWork with string data using KQL statementsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Construct KQL statementsSearch log files for security events using KQLFilter searches based on event time, severity, domain, and other relevant data using KQLSummarize data using KQL statementsRender visualizations using KQL statementsExtract data from unstructured string fields using KQLExtract data from structured string data using KQLCreate Functions using KQLModule 5: Configure your Azure Sentinel environmentGet started with Azure Sentinel by properly configuring the Azure Sentinel workspace. Traditional security information and event management (SIEM) systems typically take a long time to set up and configure. They're also not necessarily designed with cloud workloads in mind. Azure Sentinel enables you to start getting valuable security insights from your cloud and on-premises data quickly. This module helps you get started. Learn about the architecture of Azure Sentinel workspaces to ensure you configure your system to meet your organization's security operations requirements. As a Security Operations Analyst, you must understand the tables, fields, and data ingested in your workspace. Learn how to query the most used data tables in Azure Sentinel.Introduction to Azure SentinelCreate and manage Azure Sentinel workspacesQuery logs in Azure SentinelUse watchlists in Azure SentinelUtilize threat intelligence in Azure SentinelLab Configure your Azure Sentinel environmentCreate an Azure Sentinel WorkspaceCreate a WatchlistCreate a Threat IndicatorAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Identify the various components and functionality of Azure Sentinel.Identify use cases where Azure Sentinel would be a good solution.Describe Azure Sentinel workspace architectureInstall Azure Sentinel workspaceManage an Azure Sentinel workspaceCreate a watchlist in Azure SentinelUse KQL to access the watchlist in Azure SentinelManage threat indicators in Azure SentinelUse KQL to access threat indicators in Azure SentinelModule 6: Connect logs to Azure SentinelConnect data at cloud scale across all users, devices, applications, and infrastructure, both on-premises and in multiple clouds to Azure Sentinel. The primary approach to connect log data is using the Azure Sentinel provided data connectors. This module provides an overview of the available data connectors. You will get to learn about the configuration options and data provided by Azure Sentinel connectors for Microsoft 365 Defender.Connect data to Azure Sentinel using data connectorsConnect Microsoft services to Azure SentinelConnect Microsoft 365 Defender to Azure SentinelConnect Windows hosts to Azure SentinelConnect Common Event Format logs to Azure SentinelConnect syslog data sources to Azure SentinelConnect threat indicators to Azure SentinelLab Connect logs to Azure SentinelConnect Microsoft services to Azure SentinelConnect Windows hosts to Azure SentinelConnect Linux hosts to Azure SentinelConnect Threat intelligence to Azure SentinelAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Explain the use of data connectors in Azure SentinelExplain the Common Event Format and Syslog connector differences in Azure SentinelConnect Microsoft service connectorsExplain how connectors auto-create incidents in Azure SentinelActivate the Microsoft 365 Defender connector in Azure SentinelConnect Azure Windows Virtual Machines to Azure SentinelConnect non-Azure Windows hosts to Azure SentinelConfigure Log Analytics agent to collect Sysmon eventsExplain the Common Event Format connector deployment options in Azure SentinelConfigure the TAXII connector in Azure SentinelView threat indicators in Azure SentinelModule 7: Create detections and perform investigations using Azure SentinelDetect previously uncovered threats and rapidly remediate threats with built-in orchestration and automation in Azure Sentinel. You will learn how to create Azure Sentinel playbooks to respond to security threats. You'll investigate Azure Sentinel incident management, learn about Azure Sentinel events and entities, and discover ways to resolve incidents. You will also learn how to query, visualize, and monitor data in Azure Sentinel.Threat detection with Azure Sentinel analyticsThreat response with Azure Sentinel playbooksSecurity incident management in Azure SentinelUse entity behavior analytics in Azure SentinelQuery, visualize, and monitor data in Azure SentinelLab Create detections and perform investigations using Azure SentinelCreate Analytical RulesModel Attacks to Define Rule LogicMitigate Attacks using Azure SentinelCreate Workbooks in Azure SentinelAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Explain the importance of Azure Sentinel Analytics.Create rules from templates.Manage rules with modifications.Explain Azure Sentinel SOAR capabilities.Create a playbook to automate an incident response.Investigate and manage incident resolution.Explain User and Entity Behavior Analytics in Azure SentinelExplore entities in Azure SentinelVisualize security data using Azure Sentinel Workbooks.Module 8: Perform threat hunting in Azure SentinelIn this module, you'll learn to proactively identify threat behaviors by using Azure Sentinel queries. You'll also learn to use bookmarks and livestream to hunt threats. You will also learn how to use notebooks in Azure Sentinel for advanced hunting.Threat hunting with Azure SentinelHunt for threats using notebooks in Azure SentinelLab Threat hunting in Azure SentinelThreat Hunting in Azure SentinelThreat Hunting using NotebooksAfter completing this module, students will be able to:Describe threat hunting concepts for use with Azure SentinelDefine a threat hunting hypothesis for use in Azure SentinelUse queries to hunt for threats.Observe threats over time with livestream.Explore API libraries for advanced threat hunting in Azure SentinelCreate and use notebooks in Azure Sentinel
Prerequisites Basic understanding of Microsoft 365Fundamental understanding of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity productsIntermediate understanding of Windows 10Familiarity with Azure services, specifically Azure SQL Database and Azure StorageFamiliarity with Azure virtual machines and virtual networkingBasic understanding of scripting concepts.
Target Audience 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 Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, Microsoft 365 Defender, 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.