Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Exam Ref SC-200 Guide

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. Junaid Mumtaz is an experienced Cloud Security Consultant with over 06 years of expertise in cybersecurity and cloud-native defense. He began his career as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where he focused on protecting enterprise infrastructure and developing proactive detection strategies to address evolving threats.As he transitioned into cloud technologies, Junaid specialized in Microsoft Defender XDR and Azure Sentinel, helping organizations modernize their security operations and adopt scalable, resilient solutions. His practical experience spans across complex environments, where he has led initiatives to strengthen detection capabilities and streamline incident response.Currently, Junaid is focused on DevSecOps, risk assessment, and advanced threat hunting. He is also actively exploring Microsoft's latest advancements, including Security Copilot, to drive intelligent automation and enhance security outcomes for modern enterprises. Trevor Stuart has over 15 years of experience in IT. He started with SMS and Active Directory and maintained exposure in the field through various naming changes and technical additions. Trevor has a passion for IT but more so with Cybersecurity. Trevor swiftly moved into Cybersecurity and focused on securing privileged access, hardening operating systems, implementing tiering within AD, tying identities to modern authentication mechanisms, scaling out the identity to the hybrid world, application migration in secure manners in Azure, and leveraging built-in security controls in multiple clouds and platforms to secure workloads. Trevor is a technology enthusiast at heart and the world of Cybersecurity only lights the fire of passion inside of him. Joe Anich has 15 years of experience in the IT industry ranging from endpoint management with a focus on SCCM and Intune to endpoint security and incident response. Currently working on Microsoft's Detection and Response Team (DART), he works closely with customers during critical moments. Working in incident response has given Joe insight into SOC operations and how to help teams around the world improve their security posture as a whole. Outside of work, Joe enjoys running around the house with his 2-year-old son playing “chase me.” Fun fact: During the late 90s, Joe could be found at the roller-skating rink most Friday nights, gliding around the rink with a super rope in hand, maybe in JNCOs or Lee Pipes, vibing to 90s hip hop.

• Table of ContentsPreparing for Your Microsoft Exam and SC-200 ObjectivesThe Evolution of Security and Security OperationsConfigure the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and PlatformIngest Data into Microsoft SentinelConfigure DetectionsDetect Threats by Using Microsoft Defender XDRDetect Threats by Using the Microsoft Sentinel PlatformInvestigate Microsoft 365 Activities to Identify ThreatsRespond to Alerts and Incidents in Microsoft Defender XDRRespond to Alerts and Incidents in Microsoft Defender for EndpointConfigure Automation for Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel