Requirements

• Basic Understanding of IT and Networking
• No Azure or Cyber Security experience necessary
• Willingness to Learn
• Access to a Microsoft Azure Account (Free/Paid)

Description

Welcome to the comprehensive Microsoft Sentinel (formerly Azure Sentinel) course, meticulously designed to equip IT professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to leverage the full potential of the Microsoft Sentinel platform for robust threat detection and response. This course offers FREE access to hands-on labs, ensuring you gain practical, real-world experience.

What You’ll Learn

Getting Started with Microsoft Sentinel

• Account Setup: Learn how to create a FREE Azure account and set up Microsoft Sentinel from scratch.

• Initial Configuration: Understand the process of setting up and managing your Log Analytics Workspace, the cornerstone of Microsoft Sentinel.

Deep Dive into Log Analytics and KQL

• Log Analysis with KQL: Master the Kusto Query Language (KQL) for powerful log analysis to uncover critical insights.

• Creating Queries: Develop custom queries to filter and analyze log data effectively.

Data Connectors

• Integration: Learn to connect various data sources to Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring comprehensive visibility across your environment.

• Connector Configuration: Configure and manage data connectors for seamless data ingestion.

Analytics Rule Creation

• Development and Management: Develop and manage analytics rules to detect potential threats accurately and efficiently.

• Enabling Rules: Enable and configure built-in rules and create custom rules tailored to your organization’s specific needs.

• Alerts Management: Learn how to manage and respond to alerts generated by analytics rules.

Incident Investigation and Management

• Incident Handling: Learn best practices for investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and managing response workflows.

• Incident Triage: Prioritize and triage incidents based on severity and potential impact.

• Response Strategies: Develop effective response strategies to mitigate threats and minimize impact.

Threat Hunting

• Proactive Hunting: Engage in proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential threats before they cause harm.

• Hunting Queries: Develop and execute hunting queries to discover hidden threats.

• Threat Hunting Techniques: Learn various threat hunting techniques and methodologies to stay ahead of adversaries.

Workbooks

• Visualization: Create and manage insightful workbooks for effective data visualization and analysis.

• Custom Dashboards: Build custom dashboards to monitor and report on security metrics.

• Sharing and Collaboration: Learn how to share workbooks and collaborate with team members.

Playbooks

• Automation with Playbooks: Implement sophisticated automation strategies using playbooks to streamline threat response and reduce manual intervention.

• Playbook Development: Create and manage playbooks for automated incident response.

• Integration with Logic Apps: Leverage Azure Logic Apps to enhance playbook functionality.

SOAR and Automation

• SOAR Capabilities: Utilize Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities to automate repetitive tasks and improve incident response efficiency.

• Automated Remediation: Implement automated remediation actions to swiftly address detected threats.

• Workflow Automation: Design and manage automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

Watchlists

• Management: Create and manage watchlists to filter and prioritize critical alerts.

• Use Cases: Understand various use cases for watchlists in threat detection and response.

• Dynamic Watchlists: Learn how to create and update dynamic watchlists based on real-time data.

Leveraging User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

• UEBA: Utilize user and entity behavior analytics to identify anomalous activities and enhance security monitoring.

• Behavioral Insights: Gain insights into user and entity behaviors to detect potential insider threats.

• Anomaly Detection: Implement anomaly detection techniques to identify unusual patterns and activities.

Enhancing Threat Intelligence Capabilities

• Threat Intelligence Feeds: Register for and integrate threat intelligence feeds to stay ahead of emerging threats.

• Using Threat Intelligence: Leverage threat intelligence within Microsoft Sentinel to improve detection and response efforts.

• Custom Threat Intelligence: Create and manage custom threat intelligence indicators.

Practical Hands-On Labs

• Real-World Scenarios: Engage in hands-on labs that simulate real-world scenarios, from creating analytics rules to investigating incidents and hunting for threats.

• Advanced Functionalities: Explore advanced functionalities such as Jupyter Notebooks and Sentinel as Code to maximize the platform’s capabilities.

• Lab Exercises: Participate in lab exercises to reinforce learning and apply theoretical knowledge.

Comprehensive Overview of Roles and Permissions

• Security Management: Understand the various roles and permissions in Microsoft Sentinel to manage access effectively and enhance overall security.

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Implement RBAC to ensure appropriate access controls.

• Permission Management: Manage and assign permissions to users and groups based on their roles.

Why Choose This Course?

By the end of this course, you will have acquired hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, making you a proficient professional in the realm of cybersecurity. Whether your goal is to advance your career or bolster your organization’s security posture, this course provides you with the essential tools and expertise.

Join Us!

Take the plunge into the world of Microsoft Sentinel and transform your cybersecurity skills. With a blend of practical labs, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance, this course is your pathway to mastering threat detection and response with Microsoft Sentinel.

Enroll now and embark on your journey to becoming a Microsoft Sentinel expert!

Who this course is for:

• Students and Beginners
• SOC Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Security Professionals
• Security Consultant
• DevOps Engineers
• Security Architect
• Security Manager
• Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Architect
• IT Manager
• System Administrator
• IT Consultant