Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

Introduction

The Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate course is designed to equip IT professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and secure an organization's cybersecurity infrastructure. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating security threats, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the overall security posture of your organization. This 5-day course provides comprehensive training and hands-on experience to help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification.

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of security operations analysis and its importance in safeguarding organizational assets.

• Demonstrate proficiency in configuring and using Microsoft Sentinel to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents.

• Gain expertise in threat intelligence, threat hunting, and how to proactively identify security threats.

• Master the use of Azure Defender for protecting cloud workloads and resources.

• Learn how to create and manage security alerts, conduct investigations, and develop incident response plans.

• Acquire the skills to analyze security data, perform security assessments, and implement security best practices.

• Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification exam.

Course Outline

Day 1

 Security Operations Fundamentals

• Introduction to security operations analysis
• The role and responsibilities of a Security Operations Analyst
• Understanding cybersecurity threats and risks
• Security incident handling and response basics
• Overview of Microsoft Sentinel

Day 2

 Microsoft Sentinel and Threat Detection

• Configuring and using Microsoft Sentinel
• Log collection and analysis
• Detecting security incidents with Microsoft Sentinel
• Investigating and responding to security alerts
• Case management and incident tracking

Day 3

 Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting

• Threat intelligence and its importance
• Proactive threat hunting techniques
• Using threat intelligence to enhance security operations
• Advanced threat detection and hunting in Microsoft Sentinel

Day 4

 Azure Defender for Cloud Security

• Introduction to Azure Defender
• Securing cloud workloads and resources
• Threat detection in Azure Defender
• Monitoring and protecting Azure environments

Day 5

 Security Assessment and Incident Response

• Creating and managing security alerts
• Analyzing security data for insights
• Security assessment and vulnerability management
• Incident response planning and execution
• Preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification exam