Mastering the Microsoft SC-200 Exam: Your Complete Guide to Exam Preparation
Microsoft Security Operations Analysts Associate Exam (SC-200)
Are you preparing for the Microsoft Exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst?
This certification is designed for security professionals who want to demonstrate their skills in identifying, mitigating, and responding to security threats. However, studying for an exam can be daunting, especially when you don't know where to start. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you prepare for the SC-200 exam, from official Microsoft study materials to third-party practice exams and study groups. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best resources for preparing for the Microsoft Exam SC-200, so you can feel confident and prepared on exam day.
To register for the SC-200 certification exam, please visit the Microsoft Learn website.
The skills evaluated in the Microsoft SC-200 exam are as follows:
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender (25-30%)
- Mitigate threats using Azure Defender (25-30%)
- Mitigate threats using Azure Sentinel (40-45%)
You can find preparation material for the SC-200 certification exam on the Microsoft Learn website.
For Entire Topics:
- Instructor-led training SC-200 - Microsoft's official instructor-led training course for the SC-200 exam.
- Free Online In-depth Video training by Bob Salmans for SC-200 - Online video course on CBT Nuggets that covers the topics and skills required for the SC-200 exam, taught by Bob Salmans.
- Exam Study Guide SC-200 - PDF document that provides a comprehensive study guide for the SC-200 exam, including exam objectives, study resources, and practice questions.
- Udemy course for SC-200 - Online course on Udemy that covers the topics and skills required for the SC-200 exam.
- "The amazing, curated list" by a seasoned trainer on Microsoft Cloud technologies - Blog post on IntuneDin that provides a curated list of resources and tips for preparing for the SC-200 exam, written by a seasoned trainer on Microsoft Cloud technologies.
For KQL (Kusto Query Language):
The Must Learn KQL series by Rod Trent from Microsoft contains all the information you need to know about the subject for the exam. You can find the resources on GitHub and watch the video series on YouTube.
For Sentinel:
- Microsoft Docs Azure Sentinel documentation is an official source of documentation that covers all aspects of Azure Sentinel. You can access the documentation on the Microsoft Docs website.
- Azure Sentinel webinar: Understanding Azure Sentinel features and functionality deep dive. You can watch the recorded webinar on YouTube.
For Defender for Cloud:
Microsoft’s public and free, Ninja training, offers amazing content and guides on how to configure protection and visibility for Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You can access the training on the Microsoft Tech Community website.
Practice test:
The following reference links contain practice questions that can assist you in evaluating the path you need to follow while preparing for the SC-200 certification exam:
You can also experience a demo of the exam by visiting the Microsoft website.
With the resources I have provided, you will have everything you need to prepare for the exam and approach it with confidence. NOTE: Do not rely on free dumps that are available online as they contain lots of mistakes and will miss guide you during preparation.
Thank you for reading! Your comments and feedback are always welcome and appreciated.
About the Author: Syed Mohammed Imran, working as a Cyber Security Consultant at LTIMindtree. A Certified Ethical Hacker, Penetration tester, Security Operations Analyst and Malware Analyst. Follow me on LinkedIn: Syed Mohammad Imran | LinkedIn


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