SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Training & Certification Course
Build practical skills to detect, investigate, respond to and hunt cybersecurity threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft security technologies. Prepare for the Microsoft SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst exam with hands-on, role-based learning.
Course Overview
Participants gain hands-on experience with core Microsoft security tools including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Security Copilot. Through guided labs in the Azure Portal, students configure Sentinel workspaces, connect data sources, create Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries, and build analytics rules and playbooks for automated responses. A key lab involves simulating real-world attacks to generate security events, then detecting and investigating incidents using KQL and entity behavior analytics. Learners also perform threat hunting using notebooks and create custom workbooks and ASIM parsers to normalize log data, all within a fully configured Azure environment with pre-deployed Defender and Sentinel services.
This course prepares candidates for the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification, a credential recognized across industries for validating cloud-native security operations expertise. Certified professionals earn an average annual salary of $108,000 in the U.S., with senior roles in high-demand regions exceeding $120,000. Optiv Solutions enhances preparation with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official Microsoft courseware, and 1-on-1 instructor support, ensuring learners master both exam objectives and real-world incident response workflows. Completing the SC-200T00 training enables analysts to advance into roles such as SOC Manager, Cybersecurity Engineer, or Cloud Security Architect, positioning them at the forefront of modern threat detection and response.
Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• SOC Analysts
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Security Engineers
• Incident Response Analysts
• Threat Hunters
• Security Administrators
• Microsoft Security Administrators
• Cloud Security Professionals
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• IT professionals moving into security operations
• Professionals responsible for Microsoft Sentinel environments
• Professionals working with Microsoft Defender security solutions
• Security professionals preparing for the SC-200 certification
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Intermediate knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows security features, essential for the SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification by Microsoft
- ✓ Familiarity with Azure virtual machines, virtual networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs), and core Azure services like Azure Storage and Azure SQL Database, crucial for security operations roles
- ✓ Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 workloads and identity management with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), important for managing security in cloud environments
- ✓ Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Purview, vital for effective threat response
- ✓ Experience in writing and analyzing Kusto Query Language (KQL) for log analysis enhances security monitoring capabilities
- ✓ Basic scripting skills and automation understanding in security operations help streamline incident response and threat detection processes
Certification Exam Details
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Implement the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint platform to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats.
- Learn how Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can help your organization stay secure.
- Learn how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint environment, including onboarding devices and configuring security.
- Learn how to investigate incidents and alerts using Microsoft Defender for Endpoints.
- Perform advanced hunting and consult with threat experts.
- You will also learn how to configure automation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint by managing environmental settings.
- Lastly, you will learn about your environment's weaknesses by using Threat and Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Module 2: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender
- Analyze threat data across domains and rapidly remediate threats with built-in orchestration and automation in Microsoft 365 Defender.
- Learn about cybersecurity threats and how the new threat protection tools from Microsoft protect your organization’s users, devices, and data.
- Use the advanced detection and remediation of identity-based threats to protect your Azure Active Directory identities and applications from compromise.
Module 3: Mitigate threats using Azure Defender
- Use Azure Defender integrated with Azure Security Center, for Azure, hybrid cloud, and on-premises workload protection and security.
- Learn the purpose of Azure Defender, Azure Defender's relationship to Azure Security Center, and how to enable Azure Defender.
- You will also learn about the protections and detections provided by Azure Defender.
Module 4: Connect logs to Azure Sentinel
- Connect data at cloud scale across all users, devices, applications, and infrastructure, both on-premises and in multiple clouds to Azure Sentinel.
- The primary approach to connect log data is using the Azure Sentinel provided data connectors.
Module 5: Create detections and perform investigations using Azure Sentinel
- Detect previously uncovered threats and rapidly remediate threats with built-in orchestration and automation in Azure Sentinel.
- You will learn how to create Azure Sentinel playbooks to respond to security threats.
Module 6: Perform threat hunting in Azure Sentinel
- In this module, you'll learn to proactively identify threat behaviors by using Azure Sentinel queries.
- You'll also learn to use bookmarks and livestream to hunt threats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst exam fee included in the training price?
The SC-200 certification exam is not included in your Optiv course fee. You must register separately. The official Microsoft exam fee is $165 USD, which varies by region. Pay this directly to Pearson VUE when you schedule your proctored exam.
How long do I get lab access for the SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst training?
Optiv provides 6 months of access to hands-on labs using a pre-provisioned Azure Portal Sandbox. This environment features live Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Endpoint resources. You only need a browser to practice real-world threat hunting and incident response.
What is the Optiv Solutions cancellation policy for the SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst course?
Reschedule your SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst training for free with 7 days' notice. Changes within 7 days incur a $50 fee. Cancellations made 10+ days before the start date receive a full refund; later cancellations incur a 50% fee.
What is the format, duration, and passing score for the SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst exam?
The SC-200 exam includes 40–60 questions featuring case studies, drag-and-drop, and interactive labs. You have 100 minutes to reach the 700 passing score. Proctored by Pearson VUE, it validates your skills in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender security operations.
How long is the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification valid, and how do I renew it?
The Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification is valid for one year. Renew it for free via an unproctored assessment on Microsoft Learn. Complete this within six months of expiration to stay current on Defender, Sentinel, and Copilot.