Requirements

• Basic Understanding of IT Security Concepts
• Familiarity with Cloud Environments
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure Security Tools
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR Concepts (Optional
• but Helpful)
• Access to a Microsoft Sentinel Instance
• Knowledge of Basic Log Management
• Basic Scripting or Querying Skills (Optional)
• General Familiarity with Automation Tools (Optional)

Description

This practice test is designed to thoroughly assess and sharpen your skills in using Microsoft Sentinel, the powerful cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solution. Tailored for security professionals, analysts, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Sentinel, this practice test covers all essential features and functionalities, including threat detection, incident management, automation, data integration, and advanced security analytics.

Throughout this test, you’ll challenge yourself with a range of questions designed to reflect real-world scenarios in security operations. The questions span a variety of key topics, providing a holistic understanding of Microsoft Sentinel’s capabilities and best practices in securing modern IT environments. Whether you're configuring Sentinel for data collection, investigating security incidents, or automating responses to detected threats, this practice test will guide you through the most critical aspects of the platform.

Key areas covered in this practice test include:

• Microsoft Sentinel Setup and Configuration: Learn how to effectively set up Sentinel, configure data connectors, manage security operations, and define user roles.

• Data Collection and Integration: Understand how to collect security data from multiple sources, integrate third-party solutions, and manage log ingestion effectively.

• Threat Detection and Analytics: Test your ability to configure and manage built-in analytics, customize detection rules, and leverage machine learning for identifying advanced threats.

• Incident Management and Investigation: Examine how to create, investigate, and manage incidents, including how to correlate data and analyze the root causes of security breaches.

• Automation and Orchestration: Measure your knowledge of automating incident response workflows using Azure Logic Apps and creating playbooks to streamline security operations.

• Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting: Evaluate your skills in leveraging threat intelligence, performing proactive threat hunting, and using Microsoft Sentinel for investigation and remediation.

• Compliance and Security Posture: Test your knowledge of compliance management, regulatory reporting, and optimizing your security posture in Sentinel.

• Advanced Detection and Response: Dive deeper into advanced topics such as entity behavior analytics (UBA), machine learning-based detection rules, and anomaly detection to handle sophisticated security threats.

• Operational Monitoring and Maintenance: Learn about optimizing Sentinel performance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a secure and efficient security operations center (SOC).

This practice test serves as an essential preparation tool for security professionals looking to sharpen their skills with Microsoft Sentinel, improve their real-time threat detection capabilities, and effectively manage security incidents in modern IT environments.

By taking this test, you’ll not only review critical concepts and configurations in Microsoft Sentinel but also gain hands-on experience through practical questions that simulate real-world challenges. The questions have been carefully crafted to ensure they test your knowledge in all areas of Sentinel, helping you build confidence and achieve success in real-world applications.

Prepare yourself for a comprehensive, detailed assessment of your Microsoft Sentinel skills and gain the knowledge you need to succeed in securing today’s complex digital landscapes.

Who this course is for:

• Security Analysts and Engineers
• Cloud and Azure Professionals
• IT Professionals with Security Responsibilities
• Compliance and Governance Professionals
• Students and Professionals Preparing for Microsoft Sentinel Certification
• Threat Hunters and Incident Responders
• Cybersecurity Enthusiasts
• Anyone Interested in Modern Security Operations and Automation