Course Description

Course Overview

Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-300) is an advanced training program designed for IT professionals to gain expertise in managing and responding to security threats and incidents in Microsoft environments. Participants will learn how to configure and use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Cloud App Security to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents effectively.

Prerequisites

To excel in this course, participants should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, Microsoft 365 security features, and cloud computing fundamentals. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Security Center, and Microsoft 365 Compliance Center will be helpful. Prior experience in security operations, incident response, and threat detection will be advantageous.

Methodology

The course will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to dedicated Microsoft environments for hands-on practice, enabling them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios. The course will be led by certified instructors with extensive experience in cybersecurity, security operations, and Microsoft security solutions, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Role
• Understanding the role of security operations analysts in modern cybersecurity
• Overview of Microsoft security technologies and solutions
• Identifying security operations challenges and solutions with Microsoft technologies
• Threat Detection and Response with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Configuring and managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for threat detection
• Analyzing and investigating security incidents with Defender for Endpoint
• Implementing proactive hunting and threat response with Defender for Endpoint
• Detecting Identity-Related Threats with Microsoft Defender for Identity
• Configuring and monitoring Microsoft Defender for Identity for identity threats
• Investigating identity-related security incidents and suspicious activities
• Responding to identity breaches and unauthorized access attempts
• Security Monitoring and Analysis with Microsoft Cloud App Security
• Utilizing Microsoft Cloud App Security for cloud security monitoring
• Analyzing cloud app usage and activities for security threats
• Implementing policies and actions for cloud app security
• Incident Response and Remediation with Microsoft 365 Security Center
• Managing and responding to security incidents with Microsoft 365 Security Center
• Implementing security playbooks and automated incident response
• Conducting post-incident analysis and improving security operations

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement security operations solutions using Microsoft security technologies.
• Detect and investigate security threats and incidents with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Monitor and respond to identity-related threats with Microsoft Defender for Identity.
• Analyze and remediate security incidents with Microsoft Cloud App Security.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 Security Center for incident response and security operations.

Labs

• Configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Threat Detection
• Analyzing Security Incidents with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Monitoring and Investigating Identity Threats with Microsoft Defender for Identity
• Implementing Security Policies in Microsoft Cloud App Security
• Incident Response and Remediation with Microsoft 365 Security Center