Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam (SC-200) Practice Exam
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam (SC-200) Practice Exam
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam (SC-200) Practice Exam
The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) exam validates your ability to implement and manage security solutions to protect an organization's IT infrastructure in the cloud and on-premises. It assesses your proficiency in various security operations tasks, making you a valuable asset in today's dynamic cybersecurity landscape.
Who should pursue the SC-200 Certification?
This certification is ideal for individuals seeking to:
Launch or advance their careers in security operations, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Demonstrate their skills and knowledge in using Microsoft security solutions to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of security operations best practices and methodologies.
Contribute effectively to securing an organization's cloud and on-premises environments.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Individuals with the SC-200 certification may be involved in various tasks, including:
Threat detection and hunting: Utilizing Microsoft security solutions like Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud to identify and investigate potential security threats.
Incident response: Participating in the incident response process by collecting evidence, containing threats, and implementing remediation measures.
Security configuration and management: Configuring and managing various Microsoft security solutions including Microsoft Defender 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Security monitoring: Continuously monitoring security events and logs to identify anomalies and potential threats.
Security automation: Automating security tasks using scripting and tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Security reporting and analysis: Generating reports and analyzing security data to gain insights and improve security posture.
Exam Details:
Exam Provider: Microsoft
Format: Multiple-choice questions and case studies
Number of Questions: Varies (typically around 40-60)
Duration: Varies (typically around 150 minutes)
Passing Score: 700
Delivery: Testing center or online proctored
Course Outline
The SC-900 exam covers the latest exam updates and topics -
MODULE 1 - Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender (25-30%)
Detect, investigate, respond, and remediate threats to the production environment by
using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
detect, investigate, respond, remediate Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for Business threats
detect, investigate, respond, remediate threats to email by using Defender for Office 365
manage data loss prevention policy alerts
assess and recommend sensitivity labels
assess and recommend insider risk policies
Detect, investigate, respond, and remediate endpoint threats by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
manage data retention, alert notification, and advanced features
configure device attack surface reduction rules
configure and manage custom detections and alerts
respond to incidents and alerts
manage automated investigations and remediations Assess and recommend endpoint
configurations to reduce and remediate vulnerabilities by using Microsoft’s Threat and Vulnerability Management solution.
manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint threat indicators
analyze Microsoft Defender for Endpoint threat analytics
Detect, investigate, respond, and remediate identity threats
identify and remediate security risks related to sign-in risk policies
identify and remediate security risks related to Conditional Access events
identify and remediate security risks related to Azure Active Directory
identify and remediate security risks using Secure Score
identify, investigate, and remediate security risks related to privileged identities
configure detection alerts in Azure AD Identity Protection
identify and remediate security risks related to Active Directory Domain Services using Microsoft Defender for Identity
identify, investigate, and remediate security risks by using Microsoft Cloud Application Security (MCAS)
configure MCAS to generate alerts and reports to detect threats
Manage cross-domain investigations in Microsoft 365 Defender Portal
manage incidents across Microsoft 365 Defender products
manage actions pending approval across products
perform advanced threat hunting
MODULE 2 - Mitigate threats using Azure Defender (25-30%)
Design and configure an Azure Defender implementation
plan and configure an Azure Defender workspace
configure Azure Defender roles
configure data retention policies
assess and recommend cloud workload protection
Plan and implement the use of data connectors for ingestion of data sources in Azure Defender
identify data sources to be ingested for Azure Defender
configure Automated Onboarding for Azure resources
connect non-Azure machine onboarding
connect AWS cloud resources
connect GCP cloud resources
configure data collection
Manage Azure Defender alert rules
validate alert configuration
setup email notifications
create and manage alert suppression rules
Configure automation and remediation
configure automated responses in Azure Security Center
design and configure playbook in Azure Defender
remediate incidents by using Azure Defender recommendations
create an automatic response using an Azure Resource Manager template
Investigate Azure Defender alerts and incidents
describe alert types for Azure workloads
manage security alerts
manage security incidents
analyze Azure Defender threat intelligence
respond to Azure Defender for Key Vault alerts
manage user data discovered during an investigation
MODULE 3 - Mitigate threats using Azure Sentinel (40-45%)
Design and configure an Azure Sentinel workspace
plan an Azure Sentinel workspace
configure Azure Sentinel roles
design Azure Sentinel data storage
configure Azure Sentinel service security
Plan and Implement the use of Data Connectors for Ingestion of Data Sources in Azure Sentinel
identify data sources to be ingested for Azure Sentinel
identify the prerequisites for a data connector
configure and use Azure Sentinel data connectors
design Syslog and CEF collections
design and Configure Windows Events collections
configure custom threat intelligence connectors
create custom logs in Azure Log Analytics to store custom data
Manage Azure Sentinel analytics rules
design and configure analytics rules
create custom analytics rules to detect threats
activate Microsoft security analytical rules
configure connector provided scheduled queries
configure custom scheduled queries
define incident creation logic
Configure Security Orchestration Automation and Remediation (SOAR) in Azure Sentinel
create Azure Sentinel playbooks
configure rules and incidents to trigger playbooks
use playbooks to remediate threats
use playbooks to manage incidents
use playbooks across Microsoft Defender solutions
Manage Azure Sentinel Incidents
investigate incidents in Azure Sentinel
triage incidents in Azure Sentinel
respond to incidents in Azure Sentinel
investigate multi-workspace incidents
identify advanced threats with User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Use Azure Sentinel workbooks to analyze and interpret data
activate and customize Azure Sentinel workbook templates
create custom workbooks
configure advanced visualizations
view and analyze Azure Sentinel data using workbooks
track incident metrics using the security operations efficiency workbook