Certification Overview

To earn the Security Operations Analyst Associate certification, you must pass:

• • SC-200 – Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

This exam measures your ability to mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.

What SC-200 Validates

With Security Operations Analyst Associate, you demonstrate your ability to:

• Detect and analyze threats
• Investigate and respond to security incidents
• Configure and manage Microsoft Sentinel
• Implement Microsoft Defender solutions
• Perform threat hunting and analysis

Track Details & Exam Requirements

What SC-200 Validates

With Security Operations Analyst Associate, you demonstrate your ability to:

• Detect and analyze threats
• Investigate and respond to security incidents
• Configure and manage Microsoft Sentinel
• Implement Microsoft Defender solutions
• Perform threat hunting and analysis

Exam Focus Areas

The SC-200 exam covers:

🔹 Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft 365 Defender

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Defender for Identity
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365
• Incident investigation and response

🔹 Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud

• Cloud workload protection
• Security recommendations
• Compliance monitoring

🔹 Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Sentinel

• Log ingestion and data connectors
• KQL (Kusto Query Language) basics
• Analytics rules and alerts
• Workbooks and dashboards
• Automated response (playbooks)

Validity & Recertification

Security Operations Analyst Associate certification is valid for 1 year. To maintain certification, you must complete a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn before expiration.

Recommended Experience

Microsoft recommends:

• Experience with Microsoft security tools
• Familiarity with Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
• Understanding of networking and security fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of scripting and KQL

There are no formal prerequisites, but Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) is helpful.

Who Should Pursue Security Operations Analyst?

• SOC Analysts
• Security Analysts
• Threat Hunters
• Incident Responders
• IT Security Professionals

Career Benefits

• Validates hands-on threat detection and response skills
• Enhances credibility in cybersecurity roles
• Prepares you for advanced security certifications (SC-300, AZ-500)
• Opens opportunities in SOC and cloud security operations