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.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion students will be able to: Explain how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can remediate risks in your environment
Create a Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment
Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules on Windows 10 devices
Perform actions on a device using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Investigate domains and IP addresses in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Investigate user accounts in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Configure alert settings in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Explain how the threat landscape is evolving
Conduct advanced hunting in Microsoft 365 Defender
Manage incidents in Microsoft 365 Defender
Explain how Microsoft Defender for Identity can remediate risks in your environment.
Investigate DLP alerts in Microsoft Cloud App Security
Explain the types of actions you can take on an insider risk management case.
Configure auto-provisioning in Azure Defender
Remediate alerts in Azure Defender
Construct KQL statements
Filter searches based on event time, severity, domain, and other relevant data using KQL
Extract data from unstructured string fields using KQL
Manage an Azure Sentinel workspace
Use KQL to access the watchlist in Azure Sentinel
Manage threat indicators in Azure Sentinel
Explain the Common Event Format and Syslog connector differences in Azure Sentinel
Connect Azure Windows Virtual Machines to Azure Sentinel
Configure Log Analytics agent to collect Sysmon events
Create new analytics rules and queries using the analytics rule wizard
Create a playbook to automate an incident response
Use queries to hunt for threats
Observe threats over time with livestream
Framework Connections
- Cyberspace Effects
- Cyberspace Intelligence
- Design and Development
- Implementation and Operation
- Oversight and Governance
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- All-Source Analysis
- Cyber Operations
- Cybersecurity Management
- Data Administration
- Risk Management
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