Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
Master threat mitigation using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and cloud security tools to prepare for the SC-200 exam.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) course is a 4-day instructor-led training programme designed for security professionals responsible for investigating, responding to, and hunting threats across enterprise environments. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft's integrated security ecosystem, including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, learning how to reduce organizational risk through rapid threat detection and coordinated incident response.
What This Course Covers
This course maps directly to the official SC-200 exam domains, covering the full security operations lifecycle. Students will learn how to configure and manage Microsoft Defender XDR solutions — including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps — alongside building and tuning analytics rules, workbooks, and automation playbooks in Microsoft Sentinel. Emphasis is placed on real-world SOC workflows, including alert triage, threat intelligence integration, and cross-domain incident correlation.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts, threat hunters, and security engineers working within organizations that leverage the Microsoft security stack. It is equally suited to IT professionals in the GCC and Asia-Pacific regions seeking to validate their skills with an industry-recognized Microsoft certification and advance into specialist security roles.
Certification Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course and the SC-200 examination, candidates will earn the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate credential. This certification is globally recognized and demonstrates proficiency in operation aliasing Microsoft security technologies to protect people, data, and infrastructure against modern cyber threats.
What You'll Learn
Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoints, identity, email, and cloud applications
Configure and manage Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, analytics rules, and automation playbooks
Perform threat hunting using KQL (Kusto Query Language) in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
Investigate and respond to security incidents using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure security tools
Integrate threat intelligence feeds and manage watchlists within Microsoft Sentinel
Monitor and improve security posture using Microsoft Secure Score and Defender for Cloud recommendations
Who Should Attend
- Security Operations Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Incident Responder
- Security Engineer
- Cloud Security Engineer
Prerequisites
- Candidates should have a foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 and Azure services, basic familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, and an awareness of common cybersecurity concepts and threats. Completion of SC-900 (Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals) or equivalent practical experience is recommended.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Microsoft Defender XDR threat protection
- Manage incidents and investigations in the Microsoft Defender portal
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Configure and manage device onboarding and security policies
- Perform endpoint vulnerability management and threat analytics
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Investigate and remediate threats in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Investigate identity-based threats and lateral movement paths
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Configure app governance and manage OAuth app policies
- Manage extended detection and response (XDR) across the Defender suite
What's Included
- Official courseware & materials
- Hands-on lab exercises
- Practice exam questions
- Exam voucher guidance
- Post-course support (30 days)
- Certificate of completion
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Your Instructor
Hasit Mankad
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) · 23+ Years Experience
Hasit Mankad is the Founder of TACMinds and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 23+ years of hands-on IT training and consulting experience. He has trained 4,500+ professionals across 14+ countries in GCC, Europe, India and Africa. Certifications: CEH, SC-100, AZ-305, SC-200, SC-300, AWS SAA, FinOps, PMP and 40+ others. Clients include ADNOC, RAK Bank, Ernst & Young, Ministry of IT Qatar and Dubai Islamic Bank. Known for 94%+ first-attempt certification pass rates.
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