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Microsoft SC-200 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Security Operations Analyst |
| Exam Number: | SC-200 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Exam Duration: | 100-120 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 1 year (renewable annually) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, Drag and drop, Multiple response |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 (varies) |
| Available Languages: | Russian, Portuguese (Brazil), French, English, Spanish (Spain), German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Course Microsoft Learn SC-200 Learning Path |
| Exam Registration: | Official SC-200 Certification Page SC-200 Exam Details and Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, and security operations is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/sc-200/ |
Microsoft SC-200 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender | 25-30% | - Investigate and respond to threats
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| Mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel | 40-45% | - Automate response and orchestration
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| Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 25-30% | - Respond to cloud security incidents
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The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst blueprint centers on these principal domains:
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel (40-45%)
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud (25-30%)
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender (25-30%)
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Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Sample Questions:
You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Defender XDR and contains a user named User1.
You need to ensure that User1 can manage Microsoft Defender XDR custom detection rules and Endpoint security policies. The solution must follow the principle of least privilege.
Which role should you assign to User1?
- A. Cloud Device Administrator
- B. Desktop Analytics Administrator
- C. Security Operator
- D. Security Administrator
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You have an on-premises Linux server that runs a background process named App1 and has the Azure Connected Machine agent installed.
You have a Microsoft Sentinel workspace named WS1.
You need to configure a data collection rule (DCR) named DCR1 that will use the Syslog via AMA connector to collect messages related to App1. The solution must meet the following requirements:
* Only collect messages that have a priority level of critical.
* Minimize the volume of data collected.
Which facility and log level should you configure for DCR1? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
When configuring the Syslog via Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) connector in Microsoft Sentinel, the Data Collection Rule (DCR) determines which Linux system logs are ingested. Syslog messages are filtered based on facility (the subsystem that generated the message) and severity level (priority).
According to Microsoft's "Collect Syslog data sources using Azure Monitor Agent" documentation:
"Syslog facilities define which type of process generated the log (e.g., authentication, cron, daemon), and log levels define the severity (0=emerg, 1=alert, 2=crit, 3=err, etc.). To minimize data ingestion and cost, select only the facility and the highest severity level required for your investigation." In this scenario:
You need to collect logs related to App1, a background process (non-kernel, non-authentication, non-cron).
Typically, such custom or application-level processes send logs to LOG_AUTH or LOG_DAEMON, depending on configuration. If App1 is an application that uses authentication or security features, the LOG_AUTH facility is appropriate.
You must collect only logs with a critical priority, which corresponds to Syslog severity 2 (critical). In Syslog terminology, that maps to the LOG_EMERG or "emergency" level and above.
However, to ensure minimum data collection while still capturing critical events, Sentinel's best practice is to configure the Syslog DCR to collect only the specific facility associated with the application and the exact required severity level. For "critical only," LOG_EMERG is the correct choice because it ensures that only the most urgent (critical/emergency) events are ingested, reducing data volume and cost.
# Final Configuration:
Setting
Correct Option
Purpose
Facility
LOG_AUTH
Collects security/authentication-related logs for App1
Log level
LOG_EMERG
Collects only critical/emergency events (priority # 0) to minimize ingestion volume In summary:
Selecting LOG_AUTH and LOG_EMERG satisfies both requirements - capturing only the highest-severity logs relevant to App1 while keeping the ingestion volume minimal, in line with Microsoft Sentinel Syslog DCR configuration guidance.
You have a Microsoft Sentinel workspace named workspace1 and an Azure virtual machine named VM1.
You receive an alert for suspicious use of PowerShell on VM1.
You need to investigate the incident, identify which event triggered the alert, and identify whether the following actions occurred on VM1 after the alert:
The modification of local group memberships
The purging of event logs
Which three actions should you perform in sequence in the Azure portal? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Step 1: From the Investigation blade, select Insights
The Investigation Insights Workbook is designed to assist in investigations of Azure Sentinel Incidents or individual IP/Account/Host/URL entities.
Step 2: From the Investigation blade, select the entity that represents VM1.
The Investigation Insights workbook is broken up into 2 main sections, Incident Insights and Entity Insights.
Incident Insights
The Incident Insights gives the analyst a view of ongoing Sentinel Incidents and allows for quick access to their associated metadata including alerts and entity information.
Entity Insights
The Entity Insights allows the analyst to take entity data either from an incident or through manual entry and explore related information about that entity. This workbook presently provides view of the following entity types:
IP Address
Account
Host
URL
Step 3: From the details pane of the incident, select Investigate.
Choose a single incident and click View full details or Investigate.
Reference:
https://github.com/Azure/Azure-Sentinel/wiki/Investigation-Insights---Overview
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/investigate-cases
You have a Microsoft 365 subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan Z and contains 1,000 Windows devices.
You have a PowerShell script named Script Vps1 that is signed digitally.
You need to ensure that you can run Script1.psl in a live response session on one of the devices.
What should you do first from the live response session?
- A. Upload Script1.ps 1 to the library.
- B. Modify the PowerShell execution policy of the device.
- C. Run the library command.
- D. Run the putfile command
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You have a Microsoft 365 B5 subscription that contains two groups named Group! and Group2 and uses Microsoft Copilot for Security. You need to configure Copilot for Security role assignments to meet the following requirements:
* Ensure that members of Group1 can run prompts and respond to Microsoft Defender XDR security incidents.
* Ensure that members of Group2 can run prompts.
* Follow the principle of least privilege.
You remove Everyone from the Copilot Contributor role.
Which two actions should you perform next? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
- A. Assign the Security Operator role to Group1.
- B. Assign the Security Operator role to Group2.
- C. Assign the Copilot Contributor role to Group2.
- D. Assign the Copilot Owner role to Group1.
- E. Assign the Copilot Owner role to Group2.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
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