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This is not another dry reference manual. It's a practical, exam-aligned guide for security professionals who want to level up their KQL skills fast-with a clear path to mastering Microsoft Sentinel, writing better detections, and passing the SC-200 exam.
Whether you're on the front lines of a SOC or prepping for your next career move, this book delivers actionable content you can use right away.
What You'll Learn
How to write high-performance KQL queries that scale across massive log datasets
How to detect real-world cyber threats using log analytics and threat hunting techniques
How to automate investigations and response using alerts, dashboards, and playbooks
How to prepare for the SC-200 exam with confidence using aligned labs and practice questions
How to reduce false positives and sharpen detection accuracy
Who This Book Is For
SOC Analysts and Threat Hunters
Security Engineers working with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender
SC-200 Candidates seeking hands-on, exam-aligned learning
Cloud and IT Professionals who want to automate and scale detection and response
Why This Guide Works
Instead of teaching theory in a vacuum, this guide gives you:
Step-by-step KQL query walkthroughs
Real-world use cases from active SOC environments
Hands-on threat scenarios with ready-to-use queries
A full-length SC-200 mock exam and exam strategy tips
Detection dashboards and automation workflows you can deploy immediately
Built for Practitioners, Not Just Readers
If you're serious about passing the SC-200, improving your detection capabilities, and becoming the go-to KQL expert on your team, this book is designed for you.
Backed by real-world experience, this guide bridges the gap between Microsoft's documentation and the real needs of cybersecurity professionals in the field.