Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam Ref SC-200 Guide: Achieve SC-200 Certification with Real-World Microsoft Security Operations Insights - Softcover

Steve Miles; Junaid Mumtaz; Trevor Stuart; Joe Anich

 
9781836204411: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam Ref SC-200 Guide: Achieve SC-200 Certification with Real-World Microsoft Security Operations Insights

Inhaltsangabe

Learn to manage security incidents, hunt advanced threats, and defend IT systems using Microsoft security tools, gaining hands-on expertise to ace the SC-200 exam and become a certified Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Key Features

  • Get expert guidance on detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats
  • Develop practical skills through real-world scenarios and step-by-step security implementations
  • Enhance your SOC expertise with automation and advanced incident response techniques
  • Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips

Book Description

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the demand for security analysts who can effectively detect, investigate, and respond effectively is higher than ever. Earning the SC-200 certification validates these in-demand skills—but preparing for the exam can be overwhelming without structured guidance. This exam guide simplifies complex security concepts to help you master Microsoft security technologies and take the SC-200 exam with confidence.

Through real-world scenarios, hands-on labs, and expert insights, this book provides a practical, exam-focused approach to learning. You’ll explore threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat hunting while gaining in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR’s integrated security capabilities, Sentinel’s SIEM and SOAR functionalities, and Defender for Cloud’s proactive protection measures. What’s more, it includes mock exams, practice questions, and exam tips to reinforce learning and enhance your exam readiness.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to apply Microsoft security best practices in real-world environments, analyze security incidents, implement detection strategies, and enhance security operations using Microsoft’s cutting-edge security tools—everything you need to become a certified Microsoft Security Operations Analyst.

What you will learn

  • Understand Microsoft security operations and threat protection in detail
  • Configure and manage Microsoft Defender XDR for endpoint security
  • Deploy Microsoft Sentinel and integrate various data connectors
  • Investigate security incidents using Microsoft Defender tools
  • Analyze alerts, incidents, and evidence in Microsoft security portals
  • Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud to secure cloud environments

Who this book is for

This book is for security analysts, SOC professionals, and cloud security engineers who want to master Microsoft security tools, investigate threats, and pass the SC-200 exam. A basic understanding of Microsoft technologies and security concepts is recommended.

Table of Contents

  1. Preparing for Your Microsoft Exam and SC-200 Objectives
  2. The Evolution of Security and Security Operations
  3. Configure the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and Platform
  4. Ingest Data into Microsoft Sentinel
  5. Configure Detections
  6. Detect Threats by Using Microsoft Defender XDR
  7. Detect Threats by Using the Microsoft Sentinel Platform
  8. Investigate Microsoft 365 Activities to Identify Threats
  9. Respond to Alerts and Incidents in Microsoft Defender XDR
  10. Respond to Alerts and Incidents in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  11. Configure Automation for Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Steve Miles works in a senior partner technology enablement role within the cloud practice of a multi-billion-euro European IT distributor. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an Alibaba Cloud MVP. He has more than 25 years of technology experience spanning hosted datacenter services, hybrid and multi-cloud platforms, as well as a previous military career in engineering, signals, and communications. Steve is the author and technical reviewer of numerous books on Microsoft technologies, with a particular focus on security, Azure, AI, and data.

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