Microsoft Sentinel Essential Practice Exam
Microsoft Sentinel Essential Practice Exam
About Microsoft Sentinel Essential Exam
The Microsoft Sentinel Essential Certification helps you prove your basic skills in cloud security using Microsoft Sentinel. It is made for beginners in cybersecurity who want to work in Security Operations Centers (SOC). With this certification, you show that you understand threat detection, security data, and how to respond to alerts. It boosts your chances of getting hired for roles like junior SOC analyst or IT security assistant. More companies are using Microsoft Sentinel for cloud protection, so demand for skilled people is rising. This certification adds value to your resume and opens doors to jobs in security and IT.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Entry-level IT professionals
- Junior security analysts
- Aspiring SOC team members
- Fresh graduates in computer science or IT
- Technical support professionals
- Help desk analysts with interest in security
- Cloud support engineers
- Beginners aiming to build a cybersecurity career
Skills Required
- Understanding Microsoft Sentinel basics
- Connecting data sources
- Identifying and managing alerts
- Simple Kusto Query Language (KQL) usage
- Navigating security dashboards
- Monitoring log data
- Recognizing incidents and threats
- Using basic automation features
Knowledge Gained
- What Microsoft Sentinel is and how it works
- How to connect and view data from sources
- Basics of alerts, incidents, and dashboards
- How to investigate simple security alerts
- How to monitor system logs and signals
- Understanding of threat types and responses
- How to use Sentinel tools in a SOC environment
- Intro to security reporting and automation
Course Outline
The Microsoft Sentinel Essential Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel
- What is Microsoft Sentinel
- Sentinel components and architecture
Domain 2 - Data Connections
- Connecting Azure services
- Connecting on-prem and third-party sources
Domain 3 - Monitoring and Alerting
- Alerts vs Incidents
- How to review alerts in Sentinel
Domain 4 - Log and Data Analysis
- Overview of Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Basic log review and filtering
Domain 5 - Dashboards and Workbooks
- Navigating the Sentinel interface
- Creating and understanding dashboards
Domain 6 - Automation Basics
- Intro to playbooks
- Using templates for basic automation
