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Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft 365 Defender

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats using Microsoft 365 Defender] --> B[Defender for Endpoint]
    A --> C[Defender for Office 365]
    A --> D[Defender for Identity]
    A --> E[Defender for Cloud Apps]

    B --> B1[Threat and Vulnerability Management]
    B --> B2[Attack Surface Reduction]
    B --> B3[Endpoint Detection and Response]
    B --> B4[Automated Investigation and Remediation]

    C --> C1[Anti-Phishing Protection]
    C --> C2[Safe Attachments]
    C --> C3[Safe Links]
    C --> C4[Real-Time Threat Response]

    D --> D1[Identity Threat Detection]
    D --> D2[Compromised Credential Detection]
    D --> D3[Privileged Account Security]
    D --> D4[Anomalous Behavior Detection]

    E --> E1[App Discovery and Risk Assessment]
    E --> E2[Conditional Access App Control]
    E --> E3[Threat Detection and Response]
    E --> E4[Shadow IT Management]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Defender for Cloud

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats using Defender for Cloud] --> B[Defender for Servers]
    A --> C[Defender for SQL]
    A --> D[Defender for Storage]
    A --> E[Defender for Kubernetes]

    B --> B1[Vulnerability Management]
    B --> B2[Just-in-Time VM Access]
    B --> B3[File Integrity Monitoring]
    B --> B4[Endpoint Detection and Response]

    C --> C1[Advanced Threat Protection]
    C --> C2[SQL Vulnerability Assessment]
    C --> C3[Data Encryption and Masking]

    D --> D1[Threat Protection for Storage Accounts]
    D --> D2[Anomalous Activity Detection]

    E --> E1[Kubernetes Threat Protection]
    E --> E2[Container Image Scanning]
    E --> E3[Runtime Threat Protection]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats using Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Data Collection]
    A --> C[Detection and Investigation]
    A --> D[Response and Automation]

    B --> B1[Connectors for Data Sources]
    B --> B2[Log Analytics Workspace]
    B --> B3[Custom Log Ingestion]

    C --> C1[Analytics Rules]
    C --> C2[Hunting Queries]
    C --> C3[Incident Investigation]
    C --> C4[Threat Intelligence Integration]

    D --> D1[Playbooks]
    D --> D2[Automated Response]
    D --> D3[Manual Investigations]
    D --> D4[Alert Grouping]

Flowchart: Microsoft 365 Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Microsoft 365 Services] --> B[Office 365]
    A --> C[Microsoft Teams]
    A --> D[Microsoft OneDrive]
    A --> E[Microsoft SharePoint]
    A --> F[Microsoft Exchange Online]

    B --> B1[Word, Excel, PowerPoint]
    B --> B2[Outlook]
    B --> B3[OneNote]
    B --> B4[Access]

    C --> C1[Team Collaboration]
    C --> C2[Meetings and Calls]
    C --> C3[Channels and Tabs]

    D --> D1[Cloud Storage]
    D --> D2[File Sharing]
    D --> D3[Personal Vault]

    E --> E1[Document Management]
    E --> E2[Intranet Sites]
    E --> E3[Collaboration Spaces]

    F --> F1[Email Hosting]
    F --> F2[Calendars]
    F --> F3[Contacts]
    F --> F4[Tasks]

Flowchart: Azure Cloud Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Azure Cloud Services] --> B[Compute Services]
    A --> C[Storage Services]
    A --> D[Networking Services]
    A --> E[Database Services]
    A --> F[AI and Machine Learning]

    B --> B1[Virtual Machines]
    B --> B2[App Services]
    B --> B3[Azure Kubernetes Service]
    B --> B4[Azure Functions]

    C --> C1[Blob Storage]
    C --> C2[Azure Files]
    C --> C3[Disk Storage]
    C --> C4[Archive Storage]

    D --> D1[Virtual Network]
    D --> D2[Azure Load Balancer]
    D --> D3[Azure DNS]
    D --> D4[Content Delivery Network (CDN)]

    E --> E1[Azure SQL Database]
    E --> E2[Cosmos DB]
    E --> E3[Azure Database for PostgreSQL]
    E --> E4[Azure Database for MySQL]

    F --> F1[Azure Machine Learning]
    F --> F2[Cognitive Services]
    F --> F3[Bot Services]
    F --> F4[Azure Databricks]

Flowchart: Windows and Linux Operating Systems

flowchart TD;
    A[Operating Systems] --> B[Windows]
    A --> C[Linux]

    B --> B1[Windows 10]
    B --> B2[Windows 11]
    B --> B3[Windows Server]

    B1 --> B1a[User Interface]
    B1 --> B1b[Security Features]
    B1 --> B1c[Enterprise Features]

    B2 --> B2a[User Interface]
    B2 --> B2b[Security Features]
    B2 --> B2c[Enterprise Features]

    B3 --> B3a[Active Directory]
    B3 --> B3b[Hyper-V]
    B3 --> B3c[Failover Clustering]

    C --> C1[Ubuntu]
    C --> C2[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]
    C --> C3[CentOS]
    C --> C4[Debian]

    C1 --> C1a[Package Management]
    C1 --> C1b[Security Features]
    C1 --> C1c[Community Support]

    C2 --> C2a[Package Management]
    C2 --> C2b[Security Features]
    C2 --> C2c[Enterprise Support]

    C3 --> C3a[Package Management]
    C3 --> C3b[Security Features]
    C3 --> C3c[Community Support]

    C4 --> C4a[Package Management]
    C4 --> C4b[Security Features]
    C4 --> C4c[Community Support]

These flowcharts provide an overview of the critical areas covered in the SC-200 exam. They help visualize the relationships between various services, features, and functionalities essential for mitigating threats and managing different platforms. This structured approach will help in understanding and mastering the topics required for the certification.

Mind Maps and Flowcharts for SC-200 Topics

Mind Map: SC-200 Exam Audience Profile

graph TD;
    A[SC-200 Exam Audience Profile] --> B[Microsoft Security Operations Analyst]
    B --> C[Reduce Organizational Risk]
    B --> D[Use Microsoft Security Tools]
    B --> E[Familiarity Requirements]

    C --> C1[Remediate Active Attacks]
    C --> C2[Advise on Threat Protection]
    C --> C3[Identify Policy Violations]

    D --> D1[Perform Triage]
    D --> D2[Respond to Incidents]
    D --> D3[Manage Vulnerabilities]
    D --> D4[Hunt for Threats]
    D --> D5[Evaluate Logs]
    D --> D6[Analyze Threat Intelligence]

    D1 --> F1[Microsoft Sentinel]
    D1 --> F2[Microsoft Defender for Cloud]
    D1 --> F3[Microsoft Defender XDR]
    D1 --> F4[Third-party Security Solutions]

    E --> E1[Microsoft 365]
    E --> E2[Azure Cloud Services]
    E --> E3[Windows and Linux OS]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft 365 Defender

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats using Microsoft 365 Defender] --> B[Defender for Endpoint]
    A --> C[Defender for Office 365]
    A --> D[Defender for Identity]
    A --> E[Defender for Cloud Apps]

    B --> B1[Threat and Vulnerability Management]
    B --> B2[Attack Surface Reduction]
    B --> B3[Endpoint Detection and Response]
    B --> B4[Automated Investigation and Remediation]

    C --> C1[Anti-Phishing Protection]
    C --> C2[Safe Attachments]
    C --> C3[Safe Links]
    C --> C4[Real-Time Threat Response]

    D --> D1[Identity Threat Detection]
    D --> D2[Compromised Credential Detection]
    D --> D3[Privileged Account Security]
    D --> D4[Anomalous Behavior Detection]

    E --> E1[App Discovery and Risk Assessment]
    E --> E2[Conditional Access App Control]
    E --> E3[Threat Detection and Response]
    E --> E4[Shadow IT Management]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Defender for Cloud

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats using Defender for Cloud] --> B[Defender for Servers]
    A --> C[Defender for SQL]
    A --> D[Defender for Storage]
    A --> E[Defender for Kubernetes]

    B --> B1[Vulnerability Management]
    B --> B2[Just-in-Time VM Access]
    B --> B3[File Integrity Monitoring]
    B --> B4[Endpoint Detection and Response]

    C --> C1[Advanced Threat Protection]
    C --> C2[SQL Vulnerability Assessment]
    C --> C3[Data Encryption and Masking]

    D --> D1[Threat Protection for Storage Accounts]
    D --> D2[Anomalous Activity Detection]

    E --> E1[Kubernetes Threat Protection]
    E --> E2[Container Image Scanning]
    E --> E3[Runtime Threat Protection]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats using Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Data Collection]
    A --> C[Detection and Investigation]
    A --> D[Response and Automation]

    B --> B1[Connectors for Data Sources]
    B --> B2[Log Analytics Workspace]
    B --> B3[Custom Log Ingestion]

    C --> C1[Analytics Rules]
    C --> C2[Hunting Queries]
    C --> C3[Incident Investigation]
    C --> C4[Threat Intelligence Integration]

    D --> D1[Playbooks]
    D --> D2[Automated Response]
    D --> D3[Manual Investigations]
    D --> D4[Alert Grouping]

Flowchart: Microsoft 365 Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Microsoft 365 Services] --> B[Office 365]
    A --> C[Microsoft Teams]
    A --> D[Microsoft OneDrive]
    A --> E[Microsoft SharePoint]
    A --> F[Microsoft Exchange Online]

    B --> B1[Word, Excel, PowerPoint]
    B --> B2[Outlook]
    B --> B3[OneNote]
    B --> B4[Access]

    C --> C1[Team Collaboration]
    C --> C2[Meetings and Calls]
    C --> C3[Channels and Tabs]

    D --> D1[Cloud Storage]
    D --> D2[File Sharing]
    D --> D3[Personal Vault]

    E --> E1[Document Management]
    E --> E2[Intranet Sites]
    E --> E3[Collaboration Spaces]

    F --> F1[Email Hosting]
    F --> F2[Calendars]
    F --> F3[Contacts]
    F --> F4[Tasks]

Flowchart: Azure Cloud Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Azure Cloud Services] --> B[Compute Services]
    A --> C[Storage Services]
    A --> D[Networking Services]
    A --> E[Database Services]
    A --> F[AI and Machine Learning]

    B --> B1[Virtual Machines]
    B --> B2[App Services]
    B --> B3[Azure Kubernetes Service]
    B --> B4[Azure Functions]

    C --> C1[Blob Storage]
    C --> C2[Azure Files]
    C --> C3[Disk Storage]
    C --> C4[Archive Storage]

    D --> D1[Virtual Network]
    D --> D2[Azure Load Balancer]
    D --> D3[Azure DNS]
    D --> D4[Content Delivery Network (CDN)]

    E --> E1[Azure SQL Database]
    E --> E2[Cosmos DB]
    E --> E3[Azure Database for PostgreSQL]
    E --> E4[Azure Database for MySQL]

    F --> F1[Azure Machine Learning]
    F --> F2[Cognitive Services]
    F --> F3[Bot Services]
    F --> F4[Azure Databricks]

Flowchart: Windows and Linux Operating Systems

flowchart TD;
    A[Operating Systems] --> B[Windows]
    A --> C[Linux]

    B --> B1[Windows 10]
    B --> B2[Windows 11]
    B --> B3[Windows Server]

    B1 --> B1a[User Interface]
    B1 --> B1b[Security Features]
    B1 --> B1c[Enterprise Features]

    B2 --> B2a[User Interface]
    B2 --> B2b[Security Features]
    B2 --> B2c[Enterprise Features]

    B3 --> B3a[Active Directory]
    B3 --> B3b[Hyper-V]
    B3 --> B3c[Failover Clustering]

    C --> C1[Ubuntu]
    C --> C2[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]
    C --> C3[CentOS]
    C --> C4[Debian]

    C1 --> C1a[Package Management]
    C1 --> C1b[Security Features]
    C1 --> C1c[Community Support]

    C2 --> C2a[Package Management]
    C2 --> C2b[Security Features]
    C2 --> C2c[Enterprise Support]

    C3 --> C3a[Package Management]
    C3 --> C3b[Security Features]
    C3 --> C3c[Community Support]

    C4 --> C4a[Package Management]
    C4 --> C4b[Security Features]
    C4 --> C4c[Community Support]

These flowcharts outline the key topics and relationships that are important for the SC-200 exam, providing a visual guide to understanding how to mitigate threats using various Microsoft security tools and the environments in which these tools are used.

Mind Maps and Flowcharts for SC-200 Exam Objectives

Mind Map: SC-200 Exam Objectives

graph TD;
    A[SC-200 Exam Objectives] --> B[Manage a Security Operations Environment (20–25%)]
    A --> C[Configure Protections and Detections (15–20%)]
    A --> D[Manage Incident Response (35–40%)]
    A --> E[Perform Threat Hunting (15–20%)]

    B --> B1[Configure and manage security policies]
    B --> B2[Integrate and manage security solutions]
    B --> B3[Monitor security health and posture]

    C --> C1[Implement and manage threat protection]
    C --> C2[Configure security alerts and monitoring]
    C --> C3[Deploy and configure security solutions]

    D --> D1[Investigate and respond to incidents]
    D --> D2[Coordinate incident response efforts]
    D --> D3[Document and report incidents]

    E --> E1[Identify and investigate suspicious activities]
    E --> E2[Analyze threat intelligence]
    E --> E3[Utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL)]

Flowchart: Manage a Security Operations Environment (20–25%)

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage a Security Operations Environment] --> B[Configure and Manage Security Policies]
    A --> C[Integrate and Manage Security Solutions]
    A --> D[Monitor Security Health and Posture]

    B --> B1[Define security baselines]
    B --> B2[Apply compliance policies]
    B --> B3[Update and maintain security policies]

    C --> C1[Integrate Microsoft and third-party security tools]
    C --> C2[Configure security connectors]
    C --> C3[Automate security tasks]

    D --> D1[Use security dashboards]
    D --> D2[Monitor security alerts]
    D --> D3[Perform regular security assessments]

Flowchart: Configure Protections and Detections (15–20%)

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Protections and Detections] --> B[Implement and Manage Threat Protection]
    A --> C[Configure Security Alerts and Monitoring]
    A --> D[Deploy and Configure Security Solutions]

    B --> B1[Set up endpoint protection]
    B --> B2[Configure email and collaboration protection]
    B --> B3[Implement network security measures]

    C --> C1[Set up alert rules and policies]
    C --> C2[Configure log collection and monitoring]
    C --> C3[Integrate with SIEM tools]

    D --> D1[Deploy Microsoft Defender solutions]
    D --> D2[Configure Azure Security Center]
    D --> D3[Manage cloud security configurations]

Flowchart: Manage Incident Response (35–40%)

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Incident Response] --> B[Investigate and Respond to Incidents]
    A --> C[Coordinate Incident Response Efforts]
    A --> D[Document and Report Incidents]

    B --> B1[Identify and analyze incidents]
    B --> B2[Perform root cause analysis]
    B --> B3[Implement remediation actions]

    C --> C1[Create incident response plans]
    C --> C2[Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders]
    C --> C3[Conduct post-incident reviews]

    D --> D1[Document incident details]
    D --> D2[Report incidents to management]
    D --> D3[Maintain incident response logs]

Flowchart: Perform Threat Hunting (15–20%)

flowchart TD;
    A[Perform Threat Hunting] --> B[Identify and Investigate Suspicious Activities]
    A --> C[Analyze Threat Intelligence]
    A --> D[Utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL)]

    B --> B1[Monitor and analyze security events]
    B --> B2[Identify anomalies and potential threats]
    B --> B3[Investigate suspicious activities]

    C --> C1[Gather threat intelligence]
    C --> C2[Analyze threat data]
    C --> C3[Correlate threat intelligence with security events]

    D --> D1[Write and run KQL queries]
    D --> D2[Analyze query results]
    D --> D3[Use KQL for threat detection and investigation]

Flowchart: Microsoft 365

flowchart TD;
    A[Microsoft 365] --> B[Office 365]
    A --> C[Microsoft Teams]
    A --> D[Microsoft OneDrive]
    A --> E[Microsoft SharePoint]
    A --> F[Microsoft Exchange Online]

    B --> B1[Word, Excel, PowerPoint]
    B --> B2[Outlook]
    B --> B3[OneNote]
    B --> B4[Access]

    C --> C1[Team Collaboration]
    C --> C2[Meetings and Calls]
    C --> C3[Channels and Tabs]

    D --> D1[Cloud Storage]
    D --> D2[File Sharing]
    D --> D3[Personal Vault]

    E --> E1[Document Management]
    E --> E2[Intranet Sites]
    E --> E3[Collaboration Spaces]

    F --> F1[Email Hosting]
    F --> F2[Calendars]
    F --> F3[Contacts]
    F --> F4[Tasks]

Flowchart: Azure Cloud Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Azure Cloud Services] --> B[Compute Services]
    A --> C[Storage Services]
    A --> D[Networking Services]
    A --> E[Database Services]
    A --> F[AI and Machine Learning]

    B --> B1[Virtual Machines]
    B --> B2[App Services]
    B --> B3[Azure Kubernetes Service]
    B --> B4[Azure Functions]

    C --> C1[Blob Storage]
    C --> C2[Azure Files]
    C --> C3[Disk Storage]
    C --> C4[Archive Storage]

    D --> D1[Virtual Network]
    D --> D2[Azure Load Balancer]
    D --> D3[Azure DNS]
    D --> D4[Content Delivery Network (CDN)]

    E --> E1[Azure SQL Database]
    E --> E2[Cosmos DB]
    E --> E3[Azure Database for PostgreSQL]
    E --> E4[Azure Database for MySQL]

    F --> F1[Azure Machine Learning]
    F --> F2[Cognitive Services]
    F --> F3[Bot Services]
    F --> F4[Azure Databricks]

Flowchart: Windows and Linux Operating Systems

flowchart TD;
    A[Operating Systems] --> B[Windows]
    A --> C[Linux]

    B --> B1[Windows 10]
    B --> B2[Windows 11]
    B --> B3[Windows Server]

    B1 --> B1a[User Interface]
    B1 --> B1b[Security Features]
    B1 --> B1c[Enterprise Features]

    B2 --> B2a[User Interface]
    B2 --> B2b[Security Features]
    B2 --> B2c[Enterprise Features]

    B3 --> B3a[Active Directory]
    B3 --> B3b[Hyper-V]
    B3 --> B3c[Failover Clustering]

    C --> C1[Ubuntu]
    C --> C2[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]
    C --> C3[CentOS]
    C --> C4[Debian]

    C1 --> C1a[Package Management]
    C1 --> C1b[Security Features]
    C1 --> C1c[Community Support]

    C2 --> C2a[Package Management]
    C2 --> C2b[Security Features]
    C2 --> C2c[Enterprise Support]

    C3 --> C3a[Package Management]
    C3 --> C3b[Security Features]
    C3 --> C3c[Community Support]

    C4 --> C4a[Package Management]
    C4 --> C4b[Security Features]
    C4 --> C4c[Community Support]

These flowcharts provide a comprehensive overview of the various topics and tasks associated with the SC-200 exam. They can help guide your study and ensure you understand the relationships and processes involved in managing a security operations environment, configuring protections and detections, managing incident response, and performing threat hunting using Microsoft security tools.

Flowchart: Configure Settings in Microsoft Defender XDR

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Settings in Microsoft Defender XDR] --> B[Configure General Settings]
    A --> C[Configure Security Settings]
    A --> D[Configure Advanced Features]

    B --> B1[Set up organizational settings]
    B --> B2[Configure user access and roles]
    B --> B3[Integrate with other Microsoft services]

    C --> C1[Configure alert rules]
    C --> C2[Set up threat protection policies]
    C --> C3[Enable vulnerability management]

    D --> D1[Configure endpoint rules settings]
    D --> D2[Enable web content filtering]
    D --> D3[Set up automated investigations and response]
    D --> D4[Configure automatic attack disruption]

Flowchart: Configure a Connection from Defender XDR to a Sentinel Workspace

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Connection from Defender XDR to Sentinel] --> B[Access Sentinel Workspace]
    A --> C[Configure Data Connectors]
    A --> D[Set Up Alerts and Incidents]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Sentinel in Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select the appropriate workspace]

    C --> C1[Add Microsoft Defender for Endpoint connector]
    C --> C2[Configure data settings]
    C --> C3[Verify data ingestion]

    D --> D1[Create alert rules in Sentinel]
    D --> D2[Configure incident response workflows]
    D --> D3[Test connection and alerts]

Flowchart: Configure Alert and Vulnerability Notification Rules

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Alert and Vulnerability Notification Rules] --> B[Access Security Center]
    A --> C[Set Up Alert Rules]
    A --> D[Set Up Vulnerability Notifications]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]
    B --> B2[Select Notifications and Alerts]

    C --> C1[Define alert criteria]
    C --> C2[Set up notification recipients]
    C --> C3[Test alert rules]

    D --> D1[Enable vulnerability notifications]
    D --> D2[Configure notification settings]
    D --> D3[Test vulnerability notifications]

Flowchart: Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Advanced Features

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Advanced Features] --> B[Access Endpoint Security Settings]
    A --> C[Configure Advanced Features]
    A --> D[Test and Validate Configuration]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Select Endpoint Security]

    C --> C1[Enable advanced threat protection]
    C --> C2[Configure attack surface reduction rules]
    C --> C3[Enable advanced hunting]

    D --> D1[Test configurations in lab environment]
    D --> D2[Validate feature effectiveness]
    D --> D3[Document configurations and results]

Flowchart: Configure Endpoint Rules Settings, Including Indicators and Web Content Filtering

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Endpoint Rules Settings] --> B[Access Endpoint Manager]
    A --> C[Configure Indicators]
    A --> D[Configure Web Content Filtering]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Endpoint Manager in Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Device Configuration]

    C --> C1[Define custom indicators]
    C --> C2[Set up indicator actions (allow/block)]
    C --> C3[Test indicator settings]

    D --> D1[Enable web content filtering]
    D --> D2[Define filtering rules]
    D --> D3[Test web content filtering]

Flowchart: Manage Automated Investigation and Response Capabilities in Microsoft Defender XDR

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Automated Investigation and Response] --> B[Access Security Center]
    A --> C[Configure Automated Investigation Settings]
    A --> D[Monitor and Review Automated Investigations]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Select Automated Investigation]

    C --> C1[Set up investigation triggers]
    C --> C2[Define response actions]
    C --> C3[Test automated investigations]

    D --> D1[Monitor ongoing investigations]
    D --> D2[Review investigation reports]
    D --> D3[Tune investigation settings]

Flowchart: Configure Automatic Attack Disruption in Microsoft Defender XDR

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Automatic Attack Disruption] --> B[Access Security Center]
    A --> C[Configure Attack Disruption Settings]
    A --> D[Monitor and Adjust Settings]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Select Attack Disruption]

    C --> C1[Enable automatic attack disruption]
    C --> C2[Define criteria for attack disruption]
    C --> C3[Test disruption settings]

    D --> D1[Monitor attack disruption activities]
    D --> D2[Adjust settings based on feedback]
    D --> D3[Review and document disruption activities]

These flowcharts provide a clear visual representation of the steps involved in configuring various aspects of Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, and related security tasks. They can help guide your preparation for the SC-200 exam by ensuring you understand the processes and relationships between different tasks and tools.

Flowchart: Manage Assets and Environments

Manage Assets and Environments Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Assets and Environments] --> B[Configure and Manage Device Groups]
    A --> C[Identify and Remediate Unmanaged Devices]
    A --> D[Manage Resources by Using Azure Arc]
    A --> E[Connect Environments to Defender for Cloud]
    A --> F[Discover and Remediate Unprotected Resources]
    A --> G[Identify and Remediate Devices at Risk]

Flowchart: Configure and Manage Device Groups, Permissions, and Automation Levels in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure and Manage Device Groups, Permissions, and Automation Levels] --> B[Access Endpoint Security Settings]
    A --> C[Configure Device Groups]
    A --> D[Set Permissions]
    A --> E[Configure Automation Levels]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Select Device Configuration]

    C --> C1[Create new device groups]
    C --> C2[Assign devices to groups]
    C --> C3[Set group-specific policies]

    D --> D1[Define user roles]
    D --> D2[Set access permissions]
    D --> D3[Review and adjust permissions]

    E --> E1[Configure automated investigation settings]
    E --> E2[Set up automatic remediation levels]
    E --> E3[Monitor automation effectiveness]

Flowchart: Identify and Remediate Unmanaged Devices in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

flowchart TD;
    A[Identify and Remediate Unmanaged Devices] --> B[Access Security Center]
    A --> C[Identify Unmanaged Devices]
    A --> D[Remediate Unmanaged Devices]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Select Device Inventory]

    C --> C1[Run device discovery scan]
    C --> C2[Identify unmanaged devices]

    D --> D1[Deploy Defender for Endpoint agent]
    D --> D2[Enroll devices in management]
    D --> D3[Apply security policies]

Flowchart: Manage Resources by Using Azure Arc

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Resources by Using Azure Arc] --> B[Access Azure Arc]
    A --> C[Connect Resources]
    A --> D[Manage Connected Resources]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Azure Arc]

    C --> C1[Add servers to Azure Arc]
    C --> C2[Connect Kubernetes clusters]
    C --> C3[Configure resource settings]

    D --> D1[Monitor connected resources]
    D --> D2[Apply policies and updates]
    D --> D3[Review and manage alerts]

Flowchart: Connect Environments to Microsoft Defender for Cloud (by using multi-cloud management)

flowchart TD;
    A[Connect Environments to Microsoft Defender for Cloud] --> B[Access Defender for Cloud]
    A --> C[Set Up Multi-Cloud Management]
    A --> D[Connect Cloud Environments]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Defender for Cloud]

    C --> C1[Enable multi-cloud management]
    C --> C2[Configure cloud connectors]

    D --> D1[Connect AWS environment]
    D --> D2[Connect Google Cloud environment]
    D --> D3[Verify connectivity]

Flowchart: Discover and Remediate Unprotected Resources by Using Defender for Cloud

flowchart TD;
    A[Discover and Remediate Unprotected Resources] --> B[Access Defender for Cloud]
    A --> C[Discover Unprotected Resources]
    A --> D[Remediate Unprotected Resources]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Defender for Cloud]

    C --> C1[Run resource discovery scan]
    C --> C2[Identify unprotected resources]

    D --> D1[Deploy security agents]
    D --> D2[Apply security policies]
    D --> D3[Monitor remediation status]

Flowchart: Identify and Remediate Devices at Risk by Using Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

flowchart TD;
    A[Identify and Remediate Devices at Risk] --> B[Access Defender Vulnerability Management]
    A --> C[Identify Devices at Risk]
    A --> D[Remediate Devices at Risk]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Select Vulnerability Management]

    C --> C1[Run vulnerability scan]
    C --> C2[Identify vulnerable devices]

    D --> D1[Deploy patches and updates]
    D --> D2[Apply security configurations]
    D --> D3[Monitor remediation efforts]

These flowcharts provide a comprehensive overview of managing assets and environments, focusing on various aspects of configuration, connection, discovery, and remediation within Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Arc. They help visualize the steps involved in each process, ensuring a better understanding and preparation for the SC-200 exam.

Flowchart: Design and Configure a Microsoft Sentinel Workspace

Design and Configure Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Design and Configure a Microsoft Sentinel Workspace] --> B[Plan a Microsoft Sentinel Workspace]
    A --> C[Configure Microsoft Sentinel Roles]
    A --> D[Specify Azure RBAC Roles for Sentinel Configuration]
    A --> E[Configure Data Storage and Retention]
    A --> F[Manage Multiple Workspaces]

Flowchart: Plan a Microsoft Sentinel Workspace

flowchart TD;
    A[Plan a Microsoft Sentinel Workspace] --> B[Define Requirements]
    A --> C[Evaluate Data Sources]
    A --> D[Assess Compliance Needs]
    A --> E[Determine Workspace Region]

    B --> B1[Identify security requirements]
    B --> B2[Define scope and objectives]

    C --> C1[Identify data sources]
    C --> C2[Determine log types]
    C --> C3[Assess data ingestion volume]

    D --> D1[Review regulatory requirements]
    D --> D2[Ensure data residency compliance]

    E --> E1[Select appropriate region]
    E --> E2[Consider data residency and latency]

Flowchart: Configure Microsoft Sentinel Roles

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Microsoft Sentinel Roles] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Assign Sentinel Roles]
    A --> D[Review and Adjust Permissions]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Sentinel Workspace]

    C --> C1[Assign Reader role]
    C --> C2[Assign Contributor role]
    C --> C3[Assign Owner role]

    D --> D1[Review role assignments]
    D --> D2[Adjust permissions as needed]

Flowchart: Specify Azure RBAC Roles for Microsoft Sentinel Configuration

flowchart TD;
    A[Specify Azure RBAC Roles for Sentinel Configuration] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Assign RBAC Roles]
    A --> D[Review Role Assignments]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Sentinel Workspace]

    C --> C1[Assign Reader role]
    C --> C2[Assign Contributor role]
    C --> C3[Assign Owner role]

    D --> D1[Review role assignments]
    D --> D2[Adjust permissions as needed]

Flowchart: Configure Data Storage and Retention in Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Data Storage and Retention] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Select Sentinel Workspace]
    A --> D[Configure Log Types]
    A --> E[Set Log Retention Policies]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Sentinel Workspace]

    C --> C1[Define required log types]
    C --> C2[Determine data sources]

    D --> D1[Configure log types]
    D --> D2[Enable necessary logs]

    E --> E1[Set retention policies]
    E --> E2[Define data retention duration]
    E --> E3[Review and apply policies]

Flowchart: Manage Multiple Workspaces by Using Workspace Manager and Azure Lighthouse

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Multiple Workspaces] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Configure Workspace Manager]
    A --> D[Implement Azure Lighthouse]
    A --> E[Monitor and Manage Workspaces]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Sentinel Workspace]

    C --> C1[Set up workspace manager]
    C --> C2[Organize workspaces]

    D --> D1[Set up Azure Lighthouse]
    D --> D2[Define cross-tenant access]
    D --> D3[Enable management of multiple workspaces]

    E --> E1[Monitor workspace activities]
    E --> E2[Manage workspaces centrally]
    E --> E3[Apply policies and updates]

These flowcharts cover the essential tasks involved in designing and configuring a Microsoft Sentinel workspace, specifying Azure RBAC roles, configuring data storage and retention, and managing multiple workspaces using Workspace Manager and Azure Lighthouse. This comprehensive approach ensures a clear understanding of the processes and steps needed to successfully manage a Sentinel workspace, aligning with the SC-200 exam objectives.

Flowchart: Ingest Data Sources in Microsoft Sentinel

Ingest Data Sources Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Ingest Data Sources in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Identify Data Sources]
    A --> C[Implement Content Hub Solutions]
    A --> D[Configure Microsoft Connectors]
    A --> E[Configure Bidirectional Sync]
    A --> F[Configure Syslog and CEF]
    A --> G[Configure Windows Security Event Collection]
    A --> H[Configure Threat Intelligence Connectors]
    A --> I[Create Custom Log Tables]

Flowchart: Identify Data Sources for Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Identify Data Sources] --> B[Review Security Requirements]
    A --> C[Assess Existing Infrastructure]
    A --> D[Evaluate Data Sources]

    B --> B1[Identify critical data sources]
    B --> B2[Determine log types]

    C --> C1[Assess current data sources]
    C --> C2[Identify gaps]

    D --> D1[Evaluate Azure data sources]
    D --> D2[Evaluate non-Azure data sources]
    D --> D3[Identify priority sources]

Flowchart: Implement and Use Content Hub Solutions

flowchart TD;
    A[Implement and Use Content Hub Solutions] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Explore Content Hub]
    A --> D[Select and Implement Solutions]
    A --> E[Monitor and Manage Solutions]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Open Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Explore available solutions]
    C --> C2[Review solution details]

    D --> D1[Select relevant solutions]
    D --> D2[Implement selected solutions]

    E --> E1[Monitor solution performance]
    E --> E2[Adjust and update as needed]

Flowchart: Configure Microsoft Connectors for Azure Resources

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Microsoft Connectors] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Select Azure Resources]
    A --> D[Configure Azure Policy]
    A --> E[Configure Diagnostic Settings]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Select Sentinel Workspace]

    C --> C1[Select relevant resources]
    C --> C2[Enable connectors]

    D --> D1[Configure Azure Policy]
    D --> D2[Set policies for data collection]

    E --> E1[Configure diagnostic settings]
    E --> E2[Enable logging for resources]

Flowchart: Configure Bidirectional Synchronization between Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Bidirectional Sync] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Select Sentinel and Defender]
    A --> D[Enable Bidirectional Sync]
    A --> E[Test and Verify Configuration]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Open Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Sentinel]
    C --> C2[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]

    D --> D1[Enable bidirectional sync]
    D --> D2[Configure sync settings]

    E --> E1[Test synchronization]
    E --> E2[Verify data flow]

Flowchart: Plan and Configure Syslog and CEF Event Collections

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Syslog and CEF] --> B[Plan Event Collection]
    A --> C[Configure Syslog]
    A --> D[Configure CEF]
    A --> E[Verify and Monitor Collection]

    B --> B1[Identify sources]
    B --> B2[Determine log types]

    C --> C1[Install Syslog agent]
    C --> C2[Configure Syslog settings]

    D --> D1[Install CEF agent]
    D --> D2[Configure CEF settings]

    E --> E1[Verify data ingestion]
    E --> E2[Monitor event collection]

Flowchart: Plan and Configure Collection of Windows Security Events

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Windows Security Events] --> B[Plan Data Collection]
    A --> C[Configure Data Collection Rules]
    A --> D[Implement Windows Event Forwarding (WEF)]
    A --> E[Monitor and Verify Collection]

    B --> B1[Identify Windows sources]
    B --> B2[Determine event types]

    C --> C1[Configure data collection rules]
    C --> C2[Set collection parameters]

    D --> D1[Enable WEF]
    D --> D2[Configure WEF settings]

    E --> E1[Verify event collection]
    E --> E2[Monitor data flow]

Flowchart: Configure Threat Intelligence Connectors

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Threat Intelligence Connectors] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Select Sentinel Workspace]
    A --> D[Configure Connectors]
    A --> E[Manage Threat Intelligence Data]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Open Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Select Threat Intelligence connectors]
    C --> C2[Enable connectors]

    D --> D1[Configure platform connector]
    D --> D2[Configure TAXII connector]
    D --> D3[Configure upload indicators API]
    D --> D4[Configure MISP connector]

    E --> E1[Manage threat data]
    E --> E2[Monitor threat intelligence]

Flowchart: Create Custom Log Tables in the Workspace

flowchart TD;
    A[Create Custom Log Tables] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Select Sentinel Workspace]
    A --> D[Create Custom Tables]
    A --> E[Verify and Use Custom Tables]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Open Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Select workspace]
    C --> C2[Open Logs section]

    D --> D1[Define custom table schema]
    D --> D2[Create custom table]

    E --> E1[Verify custom table creation]
    E --> E2[Ingest data into custom table]
    E --> E3[Use custom table in queries]

These flowcharts provide a comprehensive guide to configuring various aspects of Microsoft Sentinel, including data ingestion, connector setup, and creating custom log tables. Each flowchart breaks down the tasks into manageable steps, aligning with the SC-200 exam objectives and ensuring a clear understanding of the processes involved.

Flowchart: Configure Protections in Microsoft Defender Security Technologies

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Protections in Microsoft Defender Security Technologies] --> B[Configure Policies for Defender for Cloud Apps]
    A --> C[Configure Policies for Defender for Office 365]
    A --> D[Configure Security Policies for Defender for Endpoints]
    A --> E[Configure Cloud Workload Protections in Defender for Cloud]

Flowchart: Configure Policies for Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Policies for Defender for Cloud Apps] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Cloud App Security]
    A --> D[Create and Manage Policies]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review Policies]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Cloud App Security]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Policies]

    D --> D1[Create policy]
    D --> D2[Configure settings and conditions]
    D --> D3[Save and deploy policy]

    E --> E1[Monitor policy activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update policies]

Flowchart: Configure Policies for Microsoft Defender for Office 365

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Policies for Defender for Office 365] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Office 365 Security]
    A --> D[Create and Manage Policies]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review Policies]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Office 365 Security]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Policies]

    D --> D1[Create policy]
    D --> D2[Configure settings and conditions]
    D --> D3[Save and deploy policy]

    E --> E1[Monitor policy activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update policies]

Flowchart: Configure Security Policies for Microsoft Defender for Endpoints

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Security Policies for Defender for Endpoints] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Endpoint Security]
    A --> D[Create and Manage ASR Rules]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review Policies]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Endpoint Security]
    C --> C2[Navigate to ASR Rules]

    D --> D1[Create ASR rule]
    D --> D2[Configure settings and conditions]
    D --> D3[Save and deploy ASR rule]

    E --> E1[Monitor ASR rule activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update ASR rules]

Flowchart: Configure Cloud Workload Protections in Microsoft Defender for Cloud

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Cloud Workload Protections in Defender for Cloud] --> B[Access Azure Portal]
    A --> C[Select Defender for Cloud]
    A --> D[Configure Workload Protections]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review Protections]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Azure Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Defender for Cloud]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Workload Protections]

    D --> D1[Configure protection settings]
    D --> D2[Apply policies to workloads]
    D --> D3[Save and deploy protections]

    E --> E1[Monitor workload protection activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update protections]

Flowchart: Configure Settings in Microsoft Defender XDR

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Settings in Microsoft Defender XDR] --> B[Configure Connection to Sentinel Workspace]
    A --> C[Configure Alert and Vulnerability Notification Rules]
    A --> D[Configure Advanced Features for Defender for Endpoint]
    A --> E[Configure Endpoint Rules Settings]
    A --> F[Manage Automated Investigation and Response]
    A --> G[Configure Automatic Attack Disruption]

Flowchart: Configure Connection from Defender XDR to Sentinel Workspace

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Connection from Defender XDR to Sentinel] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Configure Connection]
    A --> E[Test and Verify Connection]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Settings]

    D --> D1[Configure connection to Sentinel workspace]
    D --> D2[Set connection parameters]

    E --> E1[Test connection]
    E --> E2[Verify data flow]

Flowchart: Configure Alert and Vulnerability Notification Rules

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Alert and Vulnerability Notification Rules] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Create and Manage Notification Rules]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review Rules]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Notification Rules]

    D --> D1[Create notification rule]
    D --> D2[Configure settings and conditions]
    D --> D3[Save and deploy rule]

    E --> E1[Monitor rule activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update rules]

Flowchart: Configure Advanced Features for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Advanced Features for Defender for Endpoint] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Endpoint Security]
    A --> D[Configure Advanced Features]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review Features]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Endpoint Security]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Advanced Features]

    D --> D1[Enable advanced features]
    D --> D2[Configure settings]

    E --> E1[Monitor feature activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update features]

Flowchart: Configure Endpoint Rules Settings

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Endpoint Rules Settings] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Endpoint Security]
    A --> D[Create and Manage Rules]
    A --> E[Configure Web Content Filtering]
    A --> F[Monitor and Review Rules]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Endpoint Security]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Rules]

    D --> D1[Create rule]
    D --> D2[Configure settings and conditions]
    D --> D3[Save and deploy rule]

    E --> E1[Configure web content filtering]
    E --> E2[Set filtering parameters]

    F --> F1[Monitor rule activity]
    F --> F2[Review and update rules]

Flowchart: Manage Automated Investigation and Response

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Automated Investigation and Response] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Configure Automated Investigation]
    A --> E[Manage Response Capabilities]
    A --> F[Monitor and Review Investigations]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Automated Investigation]

    D --> D1[Enable automated investigation]
    D --> D2[Configure investigation settings]

    E --> E1[Manage response actions]
    E --> E2[Set response parameters]

    F --> F1[Monitor investigation activity]
    F --> F2[Review and update investigations]

Flowchart: Configure Automatic Attack Disruption

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Automatic Attack Disruption] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Enable Attack Disruption]
    A --> E[Configure Disruption Settings]
    A --> F[Monitor and Review Disruptions]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Attack Disruption]

    D --> D1[Enable automatic attack disruption]
    D --> D2[Configure disruption settings]

    E --> E1[Monitor disruption activity]
    E --> E2[Review and update disruptions]

These flowcharts cover a comprehensive range of tasks for configuring protections and managing settings across Microsoft Defender security technologies, ensuring alignment with the SC-200 exam objectives.

Flowchart: Configure Detection in Microsoft Defender XDR

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Detection in Microsoft Defender XDR] --> B[Configure and Manage Custom Detections]
    A --> C[Configure Alert Tuning]
    A --> D[Configure Deception Rules in Defender XDR]

Flowchart: Configure and Manage Custom Detections

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure and Manage Custom Detections] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Create Custom Detection Rule]
    A --> E[Configure Rule Settings]
    A --> F[Deploy and Monitor Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Custom Detections]

    D --> D1[Create custom detection rule]
    D --> D2[Specify conditions and actions]

    E --> E1[Configure rule settings]
    E --> E2[Set thresholds and response actions]

    F --> F1[Deploy detection rule]
    F --> F2[Monitor rule activity]
    F --> F3[Review and update rule]

Flowchart: Configure Alert Tuning

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Alert Tuning] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Identify Alerts for Tuning]
    A --> E[Configure Tuning Parameters]
    A --> F[Monitor and Review Alerts]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Alert Settings]

    D --> D1[Identify alerts to be tuned]
    D --> D2[Review alert patterns]

    E --> E1[Adjust thresholds and sensitivity]
    E --> E2[Apply exclusions if necessary]

    F --> F1[Monitor alert activity]
    F --> F2[Review and adjust tuning]

Flowchart: Configure Deception Rules in Microsoft Defender XDR

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Deception Rules in Defender XDR] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    A --> D[Create Deception Rule]
    A --> E[Configure Rule Settings]
    A --> F[Deploy and Monitor Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select Microsoft Defender XDR]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Deception Settings]

    D --> D1[Create deception rule]
    D --> D2[Specify conditions and actions]

    E --> E1[Configure rule settings]
    E --> E2[Set traps and triggers]

    F --> F1[Deploy deception rule]
    F --> F2[Monitor rule activity]
    F --> F3[Review and update rule]

These flowcharts provide a detailed guide to configuring detection settings within Microsoft Defender XDR, covering custom detections, alert tuning, and deception rules. This comprehensive approach ensures alignment with the SC-200 exam objectives and prepares candidates for effectively managing detections in their security operations.

Flowchart: Configure Detections in Microsoft Sentinel

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Detections in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Classify and Analyze Data by Using Entities]
    A --> C[Configure Scheduled Query Rules, Including KQL]
    A --> D[Configure Near-Real-Time (NRT) Query Rules, Including KQL]
    A --> E[Manage Analytics Rules from Content Hub]
    A --> F[Configure Anomaly Detection Analytics Rules]
    A --> G[Configure the Fusion Rule]
    A --> H[Query Microsoft Sentinel Data by Using ASIM Parsers]
    A --> I[Manage and Use Threat Indicators]

Flowchart: Classify and Analyze Data by Using Entities

flowchart TD;
    A[Classify and Analyze Data by Using Entities] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Select Log Analytics Workspace]
    A --> D[Classify Data Entities]
    A --> E[Analyze Data Entities]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select relevant Log Analytics workspace]
    C --> C2[Access Logs]

    D --> D1[Classify data based on entity types]
    D --> D2[Use entity mapping]

    E --> E1[Analyze data entities]
    E --> E2[Correlate with security events]

Flowchart: Configure Scheduled Query Rules, Including KQL

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Scheduled Query Rules, Including KQL] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Create New Scheduled Query Rule]
    A --> D[Write KQL Query]
    A --> E[Configure Rule Settings]
    A --> F[Deploy and Monitor Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Create new scheduled query rule]
    C --> C2[Specify rule details]

    D --> D1[Write KQL query for the rule]
    D --> D2[Test and validate query]

    E --> E1[Configure rule settings]
    E --> E2[Set frequency and alert conditions]

    F --> F1[Deploy scheduled query rule]
    F --> F2[Monitor rule activity]
    F --> F3[Review and update rule]

Flowchart: Configure Near-Real-Time (NRT) Query Rules, Including KQL

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Near-Real-Time (NRT) Query Rules, Including KQL] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Create New NRT Query Rule]
    A --> D[Write KQL Query]
    A --> E[Configure Rule Settings]
    A --> F[Deploy and Monitor Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Create new NRT query rule]
    C --> C2[Specify rule details]

    D --> D1[Write KQL query for the rule]
    D --> D2[Test and validate query]

    E --> E1[Configure rule settings]
    E --> E2[Set real-time alert conditions]

    F --> F1[Deploy NRT query rule]
    F --> F2[Monitor rule activity]
    F --> F3[Review and update rule]

Flowchart: Manage Analytics Rules from Content Hub

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Analytics Rules from Content Hub] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Content Hub]
    A --> D[Select Analytics Rules]
    A --> E[Deploy and Configure Rules]
    A --> F[Monitor and Update Rules]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Navigate to Content Hub]
    C --> C2[Browse available analytics rules]

    D --> D1[Select relevant analytics rules]
    D --> D2[Deploy selected rules]

    E --> E1[Configure rule settings]
    E --> E2[Set conditions and actions]

    F --> F1[Monitor rule performance]
    F --> F2[Review and update as needed]

Flowchart: Configure Anomaly Detection Analytics Rules

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Anomaly Detection Analytics Rules] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Create New Anomaly Detection Rule]
    A --> D[Configure Anomaly Detection Settings]
    A --> E[Deploy and Monitor Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Create new anomaly detection rule]
    C --> C2[Specify rule details]

    D --> D1[Configure detection settings]
    D --> D2[Set thresholds and response actions]

    E --> E1[Deploy anomaly detection rule]
    E --> E2[Monitor rule activity]
    E --> E3[Review and update rule]

Flowchart: Configure the Fusion Rule

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure the Fusion Rule] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Fusion Settings]
    A --> D[Create or Modify Fusion Rule]
    A --> E[Configure Fusion Rule Settings]
    A --> F[Deploy and Monitor Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Navigate to Fusion settings]
    C --> C2[Access existing or create new rule]

    D --> D1[Specify conditions for Fusion rule]
    D --> D2[Set actions and correlations]

    E --> E1[Configure rule settings]
    E --> E2[Set alert thresholds and actions]

    F --> F1[Deploy Fusion rule]
    F --> F2[Monitor rule activity]
    F --> F3[Review and update rule]

Flowchart: Query Microsoft Sentinel Data by Using ASIM Parsers

flowchart TD;
    A[Query Microsoft Sentinel Data by Using ASIM Parsers] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Select Log Analytics Workspace]
    A --> D[Write KQL Query Using ASIM Parsers]
    A --> E[Execute and Monitor Query]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select relevant Log Analytics workspace]
    C --> C2[Access Logs]

    D --> D1[Write KQL query using ASIM parsers]
    D --> D2[Test and validate query]

    E --> E1[Execute KQL query]
    E --> E2[Monitor query results]
    E --> E3[Review and refine query]

Flowchart: Manage and Use Threat Indicators

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage and Use Threat Indicators] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Threat Indicators]
    A --> D[Add New Threat Indicator]
    A --> E[Configure Threat Indicator Settings]
    A --> F[Monitor and Update Indicators]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Navigate to Threat Indicators section]
    C --> C2[Browse existing indicators]

    D --> D1[Add new threat indicator]
    D --> D2[Specify indicator details]

    E --> E1[Configure indicator settings]
    E --> E2[Set alert actions]

    F --> F1[Monitor indicator activity]
    F --> F2[Review and update as needed]

These flowcharts provide a comprehensive guide to configuring detections within Microsoft Sentinel, covering scheduled query rules, NRT query rules, anomaly detection rules, Fusion rules, ASIM parsers, and threat indicators. This ensures alignment with the SC-200 exam objectives and prepares candidates for effectively managing detections in their security operations.

Flowchart: Respond to Alerts and Incidents Identified by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Respond to Alerts and Incidents] --> B[Investigate Timeline of Compromised Devices]
    A --> C[Perform Actions on the Device]
    A --> D[Perform Evidence and Entity Investigation]

Flowchart: Investigate Timeline of Compromised Devices

flowchart TD;
    A[Investigate Timeline of Compromised Devices] --> B[Access Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Portal]
    A --> C[Select the Alert or Incident]
    A --> D[Review Device Timeline]
    A --> E[Analyze the Sequence of Events]
    A --> F[Identify Compromised Assets]

    B --> B1[Navigate to Security.microsoft.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Select the relevant alert or incident]
    C --> C2[Open the device timeline view]

    D --> D1[Review timeline events]
    D --> D2[Identify suspicious activities]

    E --> E1[Analyze sequence of events]
    E --> E2[Correlate events with incident]

    F --> F1[Identify compromised assets]
    F --> F2[Document findings]

Flowchart: Perform Actions on the Device

flowchart TD;
    A[Perform Actions on the Device] --> B[Initiate Live Response]
    A --> C[Collect Investigation Packages]
    A --> D[Isolate Device]
    A --> E[Run Antivirus Scan]

    B --> B1[Access Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Portal]
    B --> B2[Initiate Live Response Session]
    B --> B3[Run Commands]

    C --> C1[Collect evidence and logs]
    C --> C2[Generate investigation package]

    D --> D1[Isolate device from the network]
    D --> D2[Contain threat]

    E --> E1[Run antivirus scan]
    E --> E2[Remediate detected threats]

Flowchart: Perform Evidence and Entity Investigation

flowchart TD;
    A[Perform Evidence and Entity Investigation] --> B[Collect Evidence]
    A --> C[Analyze Evidence]
    A --> D[Investigate Entities]
    A --> E[Document Findings]

    B --> B1[Collect logs and files]
    B --> B2[Preserve chain of custody]

    C --> C1[Analyze collected evidence]
    C --> C2[Identify indicators of compromise]

    D --> D1[Investigate related entities]
    D --> D2[Correlate with other incidents]

    E --> E1[Document findings]
    E --> E2[Prepare incident report]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft 365 Defender

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft 365 Defender] --> B[Identify Threats]
    A --> C[Investigate Incidents]
    A --> D[Apply Remediation Actions]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review]

    B --> B1[Access Microsoft 365 Defender Portal]
    B --> B2[Analyze Threat Intelligence]
    B --> B3[Identify Active Threats]

    C --> C1[Investigate security incidents]
    C --> C2[Review incident details]
    C --> C3[Correlate with threat intelligence]

    D --> D1[Apply remediation actions]
    D --> D2[Contain and eradicate threats]
    D --> D3[Recover affected systems]

    E --> E1[Monitor security posture]
    E --> E2[Review incident reports]
    E --> E3[Improve security measures]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Defender for Cloud

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats by Using Defender for Cloud] --> B[Identify Threats]
    A --> C[Investigate Incidents]
    A --> D[Apply Remediation Actions]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review]

    B --> B1[Access Defender for Cloud Portal]
    B --> B2[Analyze Threat Intelligence]
    B --> B3[Identify Active Threats]

    C --> C1[Investigate security incidents]
    C --> C2[Review incident details]
    C --> C3[Correlate with threat intelligence]

    D --> D1[Apply remediation actions]
    D --> D2[Contain and eradicate threats]
    D --> D3[Recover affected systems]

    E --> E1[Monitor security posture]
    E --> E2[Review incident reports]
    E --> E3[Improve security measures]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Identify Threats]
    A --> C[Investigate Incidents]
    A --> D[Apply Remediation Actions]
    A --> E[Monitor and Review]

    B --> B1[Access Microsoft Sentinel Portal]
    B --> B2[Analyze Threat Intelligence]
    B --> B3[Identify Active Threats]

    C --> C1[Investigate security incidents]
    C --> C2[Review incident details]
    C --> C3[Correlate with threat intelligence]

    D --> D1[Apply remediation actions]
    D --> D2[Contain and eradicate threats]
    D --> D3[Recover affected systems]

    E --> E1[Monitor security posture]
    E --> E2[Review incident reports]
    E --> E3[Improve security measures]

Flowchart: Microsoft 365

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Microsoft 365] --> B[Microsoft 365 Defender]
    A --> C[Microsoft Defender for Office 365]
    A --> D[Microsoft Defender for Identity]
    A --> E[Microsoft 365 Compliance]
    A --> F[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]

Flowchart: Azure Cloud Services

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Azure Cloud Services] --> B[Azure Active Directory]
    A --> C[Azure Sentinel]
    A --> D[Azure Defender]
    A --> E[Azure Security Center]
    A --> F[Azure Arc]

Flowchart: Windows and Linux Operating Systems

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Windows and Linux Operating Systems] --> B[Windows OS Security]
    A --> C[Linux OS Security]
    A --> D[Endpoint Protection]
    A --> E[System Updates and Patching]
    A --> F[Antivirus and Anti-Malware]
    A --> G[Configuration Management]
    A --> H[User Access Control]

These flowcharts cover the essential concepts and workflows for mitigating threats, managing security operations, and configuring various security tools and environments relevant to the SC-200 exam. They provide a comprehensive guide for understanding the different components and their interactions in a security operations context.

Flowchart: Enrich Investigations by Using Other Microsoft Tools

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Enrich Investigations by Using Other Microsoft Tools] --> B[Investigate Threats by Using Unified Audit Log]
    A --> C[Investigate Threats by Using Content Search]
    A --> D[Perform Threat Hunting by Using Microsoft Graph Activity Logs]

Flowchart: Investigate Threats by Using Unified Audit Log

flowchart TD;
    A[Investigate Threats by Using Unified Audit Log] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Compliance Center]
    A --> C[Search Unified Audit Logs]
    A --> D[Analyze Audit Log Data]
    A --> E[Identify Anomalous Activities]

    B --> B1[Navigate to compliance.microsoft.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Go to Audit log search]
    C --> C2[Set search criteria]

    D --> D1[Review audit log results]
    D --> D2[Identify suspicious activities]

    E --> E1[Analyze patterns and correlations]
    E --> E2[Document findings]

Flowchart: Investigate Threats by Using Content Search

flowchart TD;
    A[Investigate Threats by Using Content Search] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Compliance Center]
    A --> C[Initiate Content Search]
    A --> D[Review Search Results]
    A --> E[Identify Potential Threats]

    B --> B1[Navigate to compliance.microsoft.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Go to Content search]
    C --> C2[Create a new search]
    C --> C3[Set search parameters]

    D --> D1[Review search results]
    D --> D2[Filter relevant data]

    E --> E1[Identify potential threats]
    E --> E2[Document findings]

Flowchart: Perform Threat Hunting by Using Microsoft Graph Activity Logs

flowchart TD;
    A[Perform Threat Hunting by Using Microsoft Graph Activity Logs] --> B[Access Microsoft Graph Explorer]
    A --> C[Query Activity Logs]
    A --> D[Analyze Activity Data]
    A --> E[Identify Threat Indicators]

    B --> B1[Navigate to developer.microsoft.com/graph/graph-explorer]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]

    C --> C1[Use Graph API to query activity logs]
    C --> C2[Set query parameters]

    D --> D1[Review activity log data]
    D --> D2[Identify patterns and anomalies]

    E --> E1[Identify threat indicators]
    E --> E2[Document findings]

These flowcharts detail the steps involved in enriching investigations using other Microsoft tools, focusing on using unified audit logs, content search, and Microsoft Graph activity logs for threat hunting and investigation. They provide a comprehensive guide for understanding how to leverage these tools effectively in a security operations context.

Flowchart: Manage Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Manage Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Triage Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Investigate Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> D[Respond to Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel]

Flowchart: Triage Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Triage Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Access Sentinel Portal]
    A --> C[Review Incident List]
    A --> D[Prioritize Incidents]
    A --> E[Assign Incidents to Analysts]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Incidents blade]
    C --> C2[Review incident details]

    D --> D1[Evaluate incident severity]
    D --> D2[Determine impact and urgency]

    E --> E1[Assign incidents based on priority]
    E --> E2[Allocate resources]

Flowchart: Investigate Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Investigate Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Access Incident Details]
    A --> C[Analyze Incident Data]
    A --> D[Identify Root Cause]
    A --> E[Document Findings]

    B --> B1[Select an incident from the incident list]
    B --> B2[Review associated alerts and entities]

    C --> C1[Examine log data]
    C --> C2[Review security alerts]
    C --> C3[Correlate information]

    D --> D1[Identify source of the incident]
    D --> D2[Determine how the incident occurred]

    E --> E1[Create incident report]
    E --> E2[Document steps taken]

Flowchart: Respond to Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Respond to Incidents in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Develop Response Plan]
    A --> C[Execute Response Actions]
    A --> D[Monitor Incident Resolution]
    A --> E[Review and Close Incident]

    B --> B1[Define actions to mitigate the incident]
    B --> B2[Set recovery objectives]

    C --> C1[Contain the incident]
    C --> C2[Eradicate the threat]
    C --> C3[Recover affected systems]

    D --> D1[Monitor systems for further activity]
    D --> D2[Verify incident resolution]

    E --> E1[Conduct a post-incident review]
    E --> E2[Document lessons learned]
    E --> E3[Close the incident in Sentinel]

These flowcharts provide a detailed guide on managing, triaging, investigating, and responding to incidents in Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in effective incident management within the platform.

Flowchart: Configure Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) in Microsoft Sentinel

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure SOAR in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Create and Configure Automation Rules]
    A --> C[Create and Configure Microsoft Sentinel Playbooks]
    A --> D[Configure Analytic Rules to Trigger Automation]
    A --> E[Trigger Playbooks Manually from Alerts and Incidents]
    A --> F[Run Playbooks on On-Premises Resources]

Flowchart: Create and Configure Automation Rules

flowchart TD;
    A[Create and Configure Automation Rules] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel Portal]
    A --> C[Define New Automation Rule]
    A --> D[Configure Rule Conditions]
    A --> E[Set Rule Actions]
    A --> F[Save and Activate Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Automation blade]
    C --> C2[Click on Create Rule]

    D --> D1[Specify conditions for triggering the rule]
    D --> D2[Set severity and incident criteria]

    E --> E1[Select actions to be taken when conditions are met]
    E --> E2[Define notifications, playbook executions, etc.]

    F --> F1[Review rule configuration]
    F --> F2[Click Save]
    F --> F3[Ensure the rule is active]

Flowchart: Create and Configure Microsoft Sentinel Playbooks

flowchart TD;
    A[Create and Configure Microsoft Sentinel Playbooks] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel Portal]
    A --> C[Define New Playbook]
    A --> D[Configure Playbook Workflow]
    A --> E[Set Triggers and Actions]
    A --> F[Save and Activate Playbook]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Playbooks blade]
    C --> C2[Click on Create Playbook]

    D --> D1[Use Logic Apps Designer to define workflow]
    D --> D2[Drag and drop components]

    E --> E1[Set triggers for playbook initiation]
    E --> E2[Define actions like sending notifications, updating tickets, etc.]

    F --> F1[Review playbook configuration]
    F --> F2[Click Save]
    F --> F3[Ensure the playbook is active]

Flowchart: Configure Analytic Rules to Trigger Automation

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Analytic Rules to Trigger Automation] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel Portal]
    A --> C[Define New Analytic Rule]
    A --> D[Set Rule Conditions]
    A --> E[Configure Automation Trigger]
    A --> F[Save and Activate Rule]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Analytics blade]
    C --> C2[Click on Create Rule]

    D --> D1[Specify conditions for the analytic rule]
    D --> D2[Set severity and incident criteria]

    E --> E1[Select actions to be triggered by the rule]
    E --> E2[Choose playbooks to be executed]

    F --> F1[Review rule configuration]
    F --> F2[Click Save]
    F --> F3[Ensure the rule is active]

Flowchart: Trigger Playbooks Manually from Alerts and Incidents

flowchart TD;
    A[Trigger Playbooks Manually from Alerts and Incidents] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel Portal]
    A --> C[Select Alert or Incident]
    A --> D[Choose Playbook]
    A --> E[Execute Playbook]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Incidents or Alerts blade]
    C --> C2[Select the specific alert or incident]

    D --> D1[Click on Run Playbook]
    D --> D2[Choose from available playbooks]

    E --> E1[Confirm execution]
    E --> E2[Monitor playbook progress and results]

Flowchart: Run Playbooks on On-Premises Resources

flowchart TD;
    A[Run Playbooks on On-Premises Resources] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel Portal]
    A --> C[Configure On-Premises Connection]
    A --> D[Select Playbook]
    A --> E[Execute Playbook]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Set up Hybrid Runbook Worker]
    C --> C2[Ensure connectivity between Azure and on-premises resources]

    D --> D1[Go to Playbooks blade]
    D --> D2[Select the playbook designed for on-premises tasks]

    E --> E1[Click Run]
    E --> E2[Monitor execution and ensure tasks are completed]

These flowcharts provide detailed guidance on configuring and using SOAR capabilities in Microsoft Sentinel, including creating and managing automation rules, playbooks, and configuring analytic rules to trigger automation. They also cover manual and on-premises execution of playbooks, ensuring comprehensive coverage of SOAR functionalities in Microsoft Sentinel.

Flowchart: Hunt for Threats by Using KQL

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Hunt for Threats by Using KQL] --> B[Identify Threats by Using Kusto Query Language (KQL)]
    A --> C[Interpret Threat Analytics in the Microsoft Defender Portal]
    A --> D[Create Custom Hunting Queries by Using KQL]

Flowchart: Identify Threats by Using Kusto Query Language (KQL)

flowchart TD;
    A[Identify Threats by Using KQL] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Choose Logs or Advanced Hunting Blade]
    A --> D[Write KQL Queries]
    A --> E[Execute Queries and Review Results]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender]

    C --> C1[Go to Logs or Advanced Hunting section]
    C --> C2[Ensure proper permissions to run queries]

    D --> D1[Use KQL to search for indicators of compromise (IOCs)]
    D --> D2[Examples: Search for failed logins, unusual file access, etc.]

    E --> E1[Run the query]
    E --> E2[Analyze the results]
    E --> E3[Identify potential threats and anomalies]

Flowchart: Interpret Threat Analytics in the Microsoft Defender Portal

flowchart TD;
    A[Interpret Threat Analytics in Microsoft Defender Portal] --> B[Access Microsoft Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Navigate to Threat Analytics]
    A --> D[Review Threat Reports]
    A --> E[Analyze Findings]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Defender]

    C --> C1[Go to Threat Analytics section]
    C --> C2[View available threat reports]

    D --> D1[Select a threat report]
    D --> D2[Review detailed threat information]

    E --> E1[Interpret threat details and impacted resources]
    E --> E2[Understand mitigation steps and recommendations]
    E --> E3[Document findings and take necessary actions]

Flowchart: Create Custom Hunting Queries by Using KQL

flowchart TD;
    A[Create Custom Hunting Queries by Using KQL] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender Portal]
    A --> C[Choose Logs or Advanced Hunting Blade]
    A --> D[Define Objectives for Hunting Query]
    A --> E[Write KQL Queries]
    A --> F[Test and Refine Queries]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender]

    C --> C1[Go to Logs or Advanced Hunting section]
    C --> C2[Ensure proper permissions to create queries]

    D --> D1[Identify the threat you want to hunt for]
    D --> D2[Set clear objectives and expected outcomes]

    E --> E1[Use KQL to write the custom query]
    E --> E2[Incorporate relevant data sources and parameters]

    F --> F1[Run the query]
    F --> F2[Analyze the results]
    F --> F3[Refine the query for accuracy and performance]
    F --> F4[Save and document the query for future use]

Flowchart: Microsoft 365

flowchart TD;
    A[Microsoft 365] --> B[Microsoft 365 Defender]
    A --> C[Microsoft Defender for Office 365]
    A --> D[Microsoft Defender for Identity]
    A --> E[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]

    B --> B1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Monitor Threats and Incidents]
    B --> B3[Configure Security Policies]
    B --> B4[Use Advanced Hunting with KQL]

    C --> C1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    C --> C2[Configure Anti-Phishing Policies]
    C --> C3[Configure Safe Attachments and Safe Links]

    D --> D1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    D --> D2[Monitor Identity Threats]
    D --> D3[Configure Identity Protection Policies]

    E --> E1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    E --> E2[Monitor Endpoint Threats]
    E --> E3[Configure Endpoint Protection Policies]
    E --> E4[Perform Advanced Hunting with KQL]

Flowchart: Azure Cloud Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Azure Cloud Services] --> B[Azure Active Directory]
    A --> C[Azure Security Center]
    A --> D[Azure Sentinel]
    A --> E[Azure Defender for Cloud]

    B --> B1[Manage Users and Groups]
    B --> B2[Configure Conditional Access]
    B --> B3[Monitor Identity Threats]

    C --> C1[Access Azure Security Center]
    C --> C2[Monitor Security Posture]
    C --> C3[Configure Security Policies]
    C --> C4[Manage Regulatory Compliance]

    D --> D1[Access Azure Sentinel]
    D --> D2[Ingest Data Sources]
    D --> D3[Create and Manage Analytics Rules]
    D --> D4[Perform Threat Hunting with KQL]

    E --> E1[Access Azure Defender for Cloud]
    E --> E2[Monitor Cloud Workloads]
    E --> E3[Configure Security Policies for Cloud Resources]
    E --> E4[Respond to Cloud Threats]

Flowchart: Windows and Linux Operating Systems

flowchart TD;
    A[Windows and Linux Operating Systems] --> B[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]
    A --> C[Azure Arc]
    A --> D[Microsoft Sentinel]

    B --> B1[Deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]
    B --> B2[Monitor Device Threats]
    B --> B3[Configure Endpoint Protection Policies]
    B --> B4[Perform Advanced Hunting with KQL]

    C --> C1[Connect On-Premises Servers to Azure]
    C --> C2[Monitor and Manage Servers]
    C --> C3[Apply Security Policies via Azure Arc]

    D --> D1[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    D --> D2[Ingest Logs from Windows and Linux Servers]
    D --> D3[Create and Manage Analytics Rules]
    D --> D4[Perform Threat Hunting with KQL]

These flowcharts cover the processes and steps involved in hunting for threats using KQL, managing different aspects of Microsoft security tools, and configuring security orchestration and response within Microsoft Sentinel. These should provide a comprehensive guide to navigating and utilizing these tools effectively.

Flowchart: Hunt for Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel

Overview

flowchart TD;
    A[Hunt for Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Analyze Attack Vector Coverage by Using the MITRE ATT&CK in Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Customize Content Gallery Hunting Queries]
    A --> D[Use Hunting Bookmarks for Data Investigations]
    A --> E[Monitor Hunting Queries by Using Livestream]
    A --> F[Retrieve and Manage Archived Log Data]
    A --> G[Create and Manage Search Jobs]

Flowchart: Analyze Attack Vector Coverage by Using the MITRE ATT&CK in Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Analyze Attack Vector Coverage by Using the MITRE ATT&CK in Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Threat Management]
    A --> D[Select MITRE ATT&CK Framework]
    A --> E[Analyze Attack Techniques and Tactics]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Threat Management section]
    C --> C2[Select MITRE ATT&CK Matrix]

    D --> D1[Review Tactics and Techniques Mapped to Alerts]
    D --> D2[Identify Gaps in Coverage]

    E --> E1[Analyze Mapped Alerts and Incidents]
    E --> E2[Plan Mitigation Strategies]
    E --> E3[Implement Additional Detections and Protections]

Flowchart: Customize Content Gallery Hunting Queries

flowchart TD;
    A[Customize Content Gallery Hunting Queries] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Content Hub]
    A --> D[Select Hunting Queries]
    A --> E[Customize and Save Queries]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Content Hub section]
    C --> C2[Browse Available Hunting Queries]

    D --> D1[Select a Hunting Query]
    D --> D2[Customize Query Parameters and KQL]

    E --> E1[Save Customized Query]
    E --> E2[Run Query and Validate Results]

Flowchart: Use Hunting Bookmarks for Data Investigations

flowchart TD;
    A[Use Hunting Bookmarks for Data Investigations] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Hunting]
    A --> D[Create Bookmarks]
    A --> E[Investigate Using Bookmarks]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Hunting section]
    C --> C2[View Existing Queries]

    D --> D1[Select Relevant Data Points]
    D --> D2[Create Bookmarks for Investigation]

    E --> E1[Use Bookmarks for Detailed Investigation]
    E --> E2[Analyze Context and Correlations]
    E --> E3[Document Findings and Take Actions]

Flowchart: Monitor Hunting Queries by Using Livestream

flowchart TD;
    A[Monitor Hunting Queries by Using Livestream] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Livestream]
    A --> D[Create and Run Livestream Queries]
    A --> E[Monitor Results in Real-time]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Livestream section]
    C --> C2[Create New Livestream Query]

    D --> D1[Define Query Parameters and KQL]
    D --> D2[Start Livestream]

    E --> E1[Monitor Real-time Results]
    E --> E2[Adjust Queries as Needed]
    E --> E3[Document and Investigate Findings]

Flowchart: Retrieve and Manage Archived Log Data

flowchart TD;
    A[Retrieve and Manage Archived Log Data] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Logs]
    A --> D[Search Archived Logs]
    A --> E[Manage Log Data Retention]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Logs section]
    C --> C2[Select Archive Data]

    D --> D1[Define Search Parameters]
    D --> D2[Run Log Searches]

    E --> E1[Set Retention Policies]
    E --> E2[Manage Data Archival Settings]
    E --> E3[Ensure Compliance with Retention Requirements]

Flowchart: Create and Manage Search Jobs

flowchart TD;
    A[Create and Manage Search Jobs] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Search Jobs]
    A --> D[Create New Search Job]
    A --> E[Manage and Monitor Jobs]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Search Jobs section]
    C --> C2[View Existing Jobs]

    D --> D1[Define Search Parameters]
    D --> D2[Create and Save Search Job]

    E --> E1[Monitor Job Progress]
    E --> E2[Review Results]
    E --> E3[Document and Analyze Findings]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft 365 Defender

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft 365 Defender] --> B[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    A --> C[Identify Threats and Incidents]
    A --> D[Respond to Threats]
    A --> E[Remediate Compromised Assets]

    B --> B1[Navigate to security.microsoft.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Access Microsoft 365 Defender]

    C --> C1[Review Alerts and Incidents]
    C --> C2[Use Advanced Hunting with KQL]

    D --> D1[Investigate Alerts]
    D --> D2[Perform Actions on Devices]
    D --> D3[Coordinate with Security Teams]

    E --> E1[Remediate Compromised Accounts]
    E --> E2[Remove Malicious Files]
    E --> E3[Update Security Policies]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud] --> B[Access Azure Security Center]
    A --> C[Monitor Security Posture]
    A --> D[Respond to Security Alerts]
    A --> E[Remediate Vulnerabilities]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Defender for Cloud]

    C --> C1[Review Security Score]
    C --> C2[Identify Security Recommendations]

    D --> D1[Investigate Security Alerts]
    D --> D2[Perform Mitigation Actions]
    D --> D3[Update Security Policies]

    E --> E1[Remediate Identified Vulnerabilities]
    E --> E2[Implement Security Recommendations]
    E --> E3[Verify Remediation Effectiveness]

Flowchart: Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel

flowchart TD;
    A[Mitigate Threats by Using Microsoft Sentinel] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Identify Threats and Incidents]
    A --> D[Respond to Incidents]
    A --> E[Perform Threat Hunting]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Review Alerts and Incidents]
    C --> C2[Analyze Attack Vectors]

    D --> D1[Investigate Incidents]
    D --> D2[Perform Actions on Compromised Assets]
    D --> D3[Coordinate with Security Teams]

    E --> E1[Use KQL for Advanced Hunting]
    E --> E2[Customize Hunting Queries]
    E --> E3[Document Findings and Take Actions]

Flowchart: Microsoft 365

flowchart TD;
    A[Microsoft 365] --> B[Microsoft 365 Defender]
    A --> C[Microsoft Defender for Office 365]
    A --> D[Microsoft Defender for Identity]
    A --> E[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]

    B --> B1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    B --> B2[Monitor Threats and Incidents]
    B --> B3[Configure Security Policies]
    B --> B4[Use Advanced Hunting with KQL]

    C --> C1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    C --> C2[Configure Anti-Phishing Policies]
    C --> C3[Configure Safe Attachments and Safe Links]

    D --> D1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    D --> D2[Monitor Identity Threats]
    D --> D3[Configure Identity Protection Policies]

    E --> E1[Access Microsoft 365 Security Center]
    E --> E2[Monitor Endpoint Threat

s]
    E --> E3[Configure Endpoint Protection Policies]
    E --> E4[Perform Advanced Hunting with KQL]

Flowchart: Azure Cloud Services

flowchart TD;
    A[Azure Cloud Services] --> B[Azure Active Directory]
    A --> C[Azure Security Center]
    A --> D[Azure Sentinel]
    A --> E[Azure Defender for Cloud]

    B --> B1[Manage Users and Groups]
    B --> B2[Configure Conditional Access]
    B --> B3[Monitor Identity Threats]

    C --> C1[Access Azure Security Center]
    C --> C2[Monitor Security Posture]
    C --> C3[Configure Security Policies]
    C --> C4[Manage Regulatory Compliance]

    D --> D1[Access Azure Sentinel]
    D --> D2[Ingest Data Sources]
    D --> D3[Create and Manage Analytics Rules]
    D --> D4[Perform Threat Hunting with KQL]

    E --> E1[Access Azure Defender for Cloud]
    E --> E2[Monitor Cloud Workloads]
    E --> E3[Configure Security Policies for Cloud Resources]
    E --> E4[Respond to Cloud Threats]

Flowchart: Windows and Linux Operating Systems

flowchart TD;
    A[Windows and Linux Operating Systems] --> B[Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]
    A --> C[Azure Arc]
    A --> D[Microsoft Sentinel]

    B --> B1[Deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint]
    B --> B2[Monitor Device Threats]
    B --> B3[Configure Endpoint Protection Policies]
    B --> B4[Perform Advanced Hunting with KQL]

    C --> C1[Connect On-Premises Servers to Azure]
    C --> C2[Monitor and Manage Servers]
    C --> C3[Apply Security Policies via Azure Arc]

    D --> D1[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    D --> D2[Ingest Logs from Windows and Linux Servers]
    D --> D3[Create and Manage Analytics Rules]
    D --> D4[Perform Threat Hunting with KQL]

These comprehensive flowcharts will help guide users through various aspects of threat management, security configurations, and operations within Microsoft 365, Azure, and other Microsoft security technologies.

Flowchart: Analyze and Interpret Data by Using Workbooks

flowchart TD;
    A[Analyze and Interpret Data by Using Workbooks] --> B[Activate and Customize Microsoft Sentinel Workbook Templates]
    A --> C[Create Custom Workbooks that Include KQL]
    A --> D[Configure Visualizations]

    B --> B1[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    B --> B2[Navigate to Workbooks]
    B --> B3[Browse and Select Workbook Templates]
    B --> B4[Customize Templates for Specific Needs]
    
    C --> C1[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    C --> C2[Navigate to Workbooks]
    C --> C3[Create a New Workbook]
    C --> C4[Write KQL Queries to Retrieve Data]
    C --> C5[Save and Deploy Custom Workbook]

    D --> D1[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    D --> D2[Navigate to Workbooks]
    D --> D3[Select a Workbook to Edit]
    D --> D4[Add Visualizations (Charts, Graphs, Tables)]
    D --> D5[Customize Visualization Settings]
    D --> D6[Save and Apply Workbook]

Flowchart: Activate and Customize Microsoft Sentinel Workbook Templates

flowchart TD;
    A[Activate and Customize Microsoft Sentinel Workbook Templates] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Workbooks]
    A --> D[Browse and Select Workbook Templates]
    A --> E[Customize Templates for Specific Needs]
    
    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Workbooks section]
    C --> C2[View Available Workbook Templates]

    D --> D1[Browse Available Templates]
    D --> D2[Select a Template]

    E --> E1[Modify Template Parameters]
    E --> E2[Adjust Queries and Visualizations]
    E --> E3[Save Customized Template]

Flowchart: Create Custom Workbooks that Include KQL

flowchart TD;
    A[Create Custom Workbooks that Include KQL] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Workbooks]
    A --> D[Create a New Workbook]
    A --> E[Write KQL Queries to Retrieve Data]
    A --> F[Save and Deploy Custom Workbook]
    
    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Workbooks section]
    C --> C2[Select Create New Workbook]

    D --> D1[Define Workbook Structure]
    D --> D2[Add Sections and Tabs]

    E --> E1[Write KQL Queries]
    E --> E2[Add Queries to Workbook Sections]
    E --> E3[Test Queries for Accuracy]

    F --> F1[Save Workbook]
    F --> F2[Deploy Workbook for Use]

Flowchart: Configure Visualizations

flowchart TD;
    A[Configure Visualizations] --> B[Access Microsoft Sentinel]
    A --> C[Navigate to Workbooks]
    A --> D[Select a Workbook to Edit]
    A --> E[Add Visualizations]
    A --> F[Customize Visualization Settings]
    A --> G[Save and Apply Workbook]

    B --> B1[Navigate to portal.azure.com]
    B --> B2[Login with Admin Credentials]
    B --> B3[Select Microsoft Sentinel]

    C --> C1[Go to Workbooks section]
    C --> C2[View Existing Workbooks]

    D --> D1[Choose a Workbook]
    D --> D2[Open Workbook in Edit Mode]

    E --> E1[Select Add Visualization]
    E --> E2[Choose Visualization Type (Chart, Graph, Table)]

    F --> F1[Adjust Visualization Parameters]
    F --> F2[Set Visualization Filters and Options]
    F --> F3[Preview Visualization]

    G --> G1[Save Workbook]
    G --> G2[Apply Workbook Changes]

These flowcharts provide a step-by-step guide for configuring and customizing Microsoft Sentinel workbooks, including activating templates, creating custom workbooks with KQL, and configuring visualizations.

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