Configure SIEM Security Operation using Microsoft Sentinel

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Configure SIEM Security Operations using Microsoft Sentinel

Upon completing this course, you will be able to configure and manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) operations using Microsoft Sentinel, encompassing workspace setup, content solution deployment, analytics, workbooks and basic automation to enhance organizational security posture.

Lesson 1: Identify the Pre-Requisites for Setting Up Microsoft Sentinel

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to effectively set up Microsoft Sentinel within your organization's Azure environment. This lesson covers the essential prerequisites and permissions needed to deploy Microsoft Sentinel as it guides you through critical steps and important aspects of setting up and configuring the system for successful SIEM operations.

Lesson 2: Identify the Pre-Requisites for Setting Up Microsoft Sentinel

By the end of this lesson, you will have set up the foundational structure needed to use Microsoft Sentinel in your Azure environment. The lesson will walk you through the step-by-step process of establishing a Microsoft Sentinel workspace. This includes assigning roles, creating a dedicated resource group, and configuring a Log Analytics workspace.

Lesson 3: Deploy a Microsoft Sentinel Content Hub Solution

In this lesson, you will learn to leverage the Content Hub for streamlining the discovery, deployment, and management of Microsoft Sentinel solutions. The Content Hub, which replaces the solutions gallery, provides a single platform for implementing ready-made solutions like data connectors, analytic rules, and playbooks to improve your security operations. We will specifically focus on how to deploy solutions from the Content Hub, using the Azure Activity data connector as a primary example.

Lesson 4: Configure Analytics Rules, Workbooks and Basic Automation in Microsoft Sentinel

In this lesson, you will receive step-by-step demonstrations on how to properly implement and manage crucial security and operational features in Microsoft Sentinel. You will learn to set up analytics rules, workbooks, and basic automation. The lesson will cover the essential skills needed for effective monitoring, analysis, and responses to security threats. By the end of this lesson, you will be capable of streamlining processes and improving security response capabilities within a Microsoft Sentinel environment.

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Configure SIEM Security Operation using Microsoft Sentinel with these activities:

Review Azure Active Directory concepts and configuration

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Understanding Azure Active Directory concepts and configuration will enhance your ability to integrate and manage Microsoft Sentinel effectively.

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Read the Azure Active Directory documentation
Complete the Azure Active Directory tutorial on the Microsoft Learn platform

Review basic cybersecurity concepts

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Reviewing basic cybersecurity concepts will strengthen your foundational knowledge and make it easier to understand the more advanced topics covered in the course.

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Read articles and blog posts about cybersecurity fundamentals
Watch videos or attend webinars on cybersecurity basics
Take practice quizzes or tests on cybersecurity concepts

Contribute to or use open-source cybersecurity tools

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Engaging with open-source cybersecurity tools will expose you to the latest technologies and best practices, and contribute to the broader cybersecurity community.

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Identify open-source cybersecurity tools that align with your interests or needs
Contribute to the development of an open-source tool by submitting bug reports, code improvements, or documentation
Use open-source cybersecurity tools in your own projects or experiments

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Develop a security plan using Microsoft Sentinel

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Creating a security plan using Microsoft Sentinel will demonstrate your ability to apply the concepts learned in the course to real-world scenarios.

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Identify your organization's security goals and objectives
Map your security requirements to Microsoft Sentinel capabilities
Develop a deployment plan and implementation timeline
Create a testing and validation plan
Document your security plan and share it with stakeholders

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