SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Course Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Become proficient in using Microsoft security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats. You will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Microsoft 365 Defender to secure endpoints, identities, and cloud environments. Learn to configure security baselines, manage alerts, and automate threat response using these powerful security products. The course begins with an introduction to Microsoft 365 Defender, followed by comprehensive coverage of Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity. You will explore methods for threat hunting and analyze security data using advanced tools like Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Microsoft Secure Score. The course progresses into Microsoft Defender for Cloud, helping you secure cloud infrastructure and multi-cloud environments. Next, you'll dive into Microsoft Sentinel, where you'll learn to configure resources, manage data connectors, and automate workflows for efficient incident response. The hands-on nature of the course ensures you gain practical skills in mitigating threats. This course is ideal for security professionals looking to gain in-depth knowledge of Microsoft security products. It is designed for those who have a foundational understanding of IT and cybersecurity concepts and are eager to advance their skills in threat detection and response.