{"id":86115,"date":"2023-03-06T05:17:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=86115"},"modified":"2023-03-06T05:18:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:48:19","slug":"study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation Guide on Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-security-operations-analyst-sc-200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Security Operation Analyst SC-200 Certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam? If so, then you need to ensure that you are sufficiently prepared.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SC-200 exam is mainly designed to test the knowledge and skills in the <strong>security domains of the Microsoft 365 and Azure networks<\/strong>. It is used to demonstrate the skills on how to carry out mitigation of cyber threats with the usage of those technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog can provide all the information required for learning about the SC-200 Exam: starting from what is SC-200 exam, what you will learn, who should take it, why should take it, syllabus, exam resources, tips for preparation, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dig in!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Overview_of_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_Certification\" >Overview of Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200 Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#What_are_the_skills_you_will_gain_from_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification\" >What are the skills you will gain from the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Who_should_take_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\" >Who should take the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Why_should_you_take_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\" >Why should you take the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#What_will_you_learn_from_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\" >What will you learn from the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Prerequisites_of_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\" >Prerequisites of Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Exam_format_for_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification\" >Exam format for Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_Exam_Domain\" >Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Exam Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Study_materials_to_refer_for_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\" >Study materials to refer for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Preparation_tips_for_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\" >Preparation tips for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/study-guide-microsoft-sc-200-exam\/#Summary\" >Summary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_Certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview of Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200 Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-security-operations-analyst-sc-200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC-200: Microsoft Security Operation Analyst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam is an <strong>advanced-level certificate<\/strong> exam provided by Microsoft Azure. The SC-200 exam helps to enhance the skills on how to detect, respond and mitigate cyber threats with help of Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1-150x150.webp\" alt=\"SC-200 exam\" width=\"282\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1-250x250.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a <strong>Microsoft Security Operation Analyst<\/strong>, you will be responsible for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of the threats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring the threats and responding to threats by the application of varied security solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily Role is to investigate and respond to the threats with the usage of Microsoft Defender for cloud and Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC-200 exam is mainly designed to improvise the skills in the management of security operations with usage of the security tools and techniques.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_skills_you_will_gain_from_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the skills you will gain from the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification ?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SC-200 Certification exam can help you to understand all the fundamental concepts and knick-knacks of management of the security of the infrastructure with the usage of the Microsoft 365 Defender. And thus you will get some in-depth knowledge about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Defender for the Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86938 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-300x192.webp\" alt=\"SC-200 Learning Path\" width=\"755\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-1024x655.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-768x492.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-1536x983.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-2048x1311.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200-Learning-Path-2-1-1-150x96.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_take_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should take the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SC-200 Certification exam is mainly designed for the individual who wants to master the skills in security operations of Microsoft 365 and Azure. And also it can be chosen by the professional individual such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud Administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network Administrators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT security professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft security professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_take_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should you take the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC-200 Certification exam can provide numerous benefits to the end users to advance their careers and few of the benefits attained by undergoing the SC-200 Certification such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides an in-depth understanding of the security operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvise the practical understanding of Azure Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Aure Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps to demonstrate the professional growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adds up values to the clients and businesses who are seeking security operations for their organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC-200 Certification can help you to clarify the vision in mitigating the threats with the usage of Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security knowledge gets validated with the usage of these credentials<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_you_learn_from_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will you learn from the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SC-200 exam will cover many topics related to the security domains of Microsoft 365. And thus by passing the SC-200 exam, you will get to know the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to detect and respond to the threats in the production environment with the usage of Microsoft 365 Dfendender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to respond and mitigate the threats with the usage of the Microsoft Defender 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to detect and mitigate the identity-based threats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to design and configure the Azure defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to manage the alert rules arise from the Microsoft Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to investigate the alerts and incidents of Microsoft Azure Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to design and configure the workspace of Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to manage the analytics rules of Microsoft Azure Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to configure the Security Orchestration Automation and Remediation of Microsoft Azure Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to manage the security incidents of Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to analyze and interpret data with the usage of workbooks of Azure Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to carry out the actions on a device with the usage of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to conduct the hunting process in the Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites_of_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisites of Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no prerequisites needed for undergoing the SC-200 exam. But knowing about the below-listed skills can ease the process of passing the exam. And they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate must be familiar with the cyber threats, attack vectors, incident management, and Kusto Query Language<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must be familiar with the services of Microsoft 365 and Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate should have basic knowledge about scripting contents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate must be familiar with the databases of Azure SQL and storage and virtual machines of Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate must have general knowledge of cloud computing and networking concepts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_format_for_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400;\">Exam format for <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-86924 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200_Exam_Details-300x167.webp\" alt=\"SC-200_Exam_Details\" width=\"735\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200_Exam_Details-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200_Exam_Details-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200_Exam_Details-150x83.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SC-200_Exam_Details.webp 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_Exam_Domain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Exam Domain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domains that need to be covered in the SC-200 exam have been tabulated and it also adds up weightage as per the domains. Focusing in accordance with the weightage of the domain can provide valuable results.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weightage\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigating threats with the usage of Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigating threats with the usage of Microsoft Defender for the Cloud\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50-55%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigating threats with the usage of Microsoft 365 Defender(25-30%)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Mitigation of the threats to the productivity-based environment with the usage of Microsoft 365 Defender<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate, acknowledge and mitigate threats to SharePoint, Microsoft teams and OneDrive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate, acknowledge and mitigate threats to the emails with usage of Microsoft Defender for Office 365<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate and respond to the alerts that are generated from the policies of Data Loss Prevention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate and respond to the alerts that are generated from the policies of insider risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify, predict and mitigate the risks of security with the usage of Microsoft Defender for the cloud-based applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuration of the Microsoft Defender for the cloud application for generating alerts and reports to predict the threats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mitigation of the threats emerge from the endpoint with the usage of Microsoft defender for the Endpoint<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of the alter notification, retention of the data, and advanced features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommending baselines of security for the devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to alerts and incidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of the remediations and automated investigations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment and recommendation of the endpoint configurations for the reduction and remediation of the vulnerabilities by the management of the endpoint threat indicators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of the endpoint threat indicators<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mitigation of the identity threats<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find and mitigate the security risks that are related to the events for the directory of Microsoft Azure which will be part of Microsoft Entra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and mitigate the security risks that are related to events of Azure AD identity protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and mitigate the security risks that are related to events of Azure AD conditional Access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and mitigate the security risks that are related to services of Active Domain Directory with the usage of Microsoft Defender for identity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Management of the extended detection and response in Microsoft 365 Defender<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of the incidents across the products of Microsoft Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of the investigation and remediation actions in the action center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry out threat hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and mitigate the security risks with the usage of Microsoft Secure score<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis of threat analytics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuration and management of customized alerts and detection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Defender for the cloud(20-25%)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation and maintenance of the cloud security posture and protection of the workload<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and implementation of usage of the data connectors for data sources ingestion in the Microsoft Defender for the Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring and responding to the alerts and incidents in the Microsoft Defender for the cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Sentinel(50-55%)<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing and Configuring the workspace\u00a0 of Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and implementation of usage of the data connectors for data sources ingestion in the Microsoft sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management Of Microsoft Sentinel analytics rules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry out the data classification and normalization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuration of the Security orchestration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response and automation in the Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of incidents of Microsoft sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usage of workbooks of Microsoft Sentinel to interpret and analyze the data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunts for the threats with the usage of the Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is necessary to cover all the main topics and subtopics to pass the SC-200 exam. It is a tedious exam and thus focusing on all the topics can provide effective results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_materials_to_refer_for_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study materials to refer for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to ace the challenges in passing the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam, Microsoft provided a learning path and it covers all the topics you must know. If you are a beginner, the learning path of Microsoft must be first priority to cover in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com\/cms\/api\/am\/binary\/RE4Myp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study guide of SC-200<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it will include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft 365 Defender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Defender for the Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigation of the threats with the usage of Microsoft Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, the instructor-led video training course provided by Microsoft experts for the SC-200 certification course can help to sharpen the skills and knowledge on usage of Microsoft 365 Defender. This kind of video course elaborates on how to mitigate cyber threats with the usage of Microsoft 365 and Azure-based solutions, detecting, responding, and mitigating the threats with help of those tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Also Read on : Free Questions on \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-security-operations-analyst-sc-200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC-200<\/a>: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> Exam<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">You can go through <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft Documentation<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"> to get frequent updates made on services, products, and solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, for the final preparation process, you can utilize the free sample questions of the Microsoft SC-200 to get exam experience before appearing in the main exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_tips_for_the_Microsoft_Security_Operations_Analyst_SC-200_certification_exam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation tips for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips provided to get prepare for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam and to earn the certification:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get familiarized with the goals and domains of the SC-200 exam. Review the topics in a frequent manner and understand all the concepts in a detailed manner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study the relevant study materials for passing the SC-200 exam and it is advisable to prefer the study guide of Official Microsoft and some other study guides to understand all the concepts you need to be tested on<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the practice questions of SC-200 and familiarize yourself with the exam format and type of questions to get more confident during exam time. Plus, you can find the areas you need to concentrate on before taking the exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to concentrate on your physical and mental health. Try to act in accordance with the plan and it can help to manage everything within the given time period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following the above tips, you can be well-prepared to take the SC-200 certification exam and get your certification in an easier manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q: Why should I go for Azure Certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Top reasons you need to go for the Azure certification such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher salary package<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility and advancement in the career<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvise the technical skills in Azure cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adds up credentials to your career<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is top paying IT certification in the world<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Q: What is Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst is associate level certification and it helps to specialize in security operations of Microsoft. The Microsoft Security Operation Analyst can work with the corporate partners to secure the IT infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can anyone undergo the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes, there are no prior requirements required for completion of the exam, and having some basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure services will be good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is the minimum scoring mark for passing the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: The minimum score you require to pass the SC-200 exam will be 700.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How many questions will be asked in the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam may consist of questions ranging from 40-60.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this blog helps you to know more about the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) certification exam, its objectives, and its importance in the job market. 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