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What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows, security monitoring processes, and the importance of log analysis in threat detection
Identify and analyze different log sources including Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslogs, and Network/Firewall logs used in real-world SOC environments.
Configure and work with Microsoft Azure Sentinel by setting up data connectors, ingesting security data, and understanding cloud-native SIEM architecture.
Write and use Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries to search, filter, and investigate security events effectively.
Perform incident investigation and threat hunting activities using Azure Sentinel to identify suspicious activities and potential security threats.

Requirements

No prior Azure Sentinel experience is required, this course starts from the fundamentals and gradually moves toward practical implementation.
Basic understanding of computers, operating systems, and networking concepts will be helpful but not mandatory.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as logs, alerts, or security events is a plus, but beginners can also follow along.

Description

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) play a critical role in identifying, investigating, and responding to cyber threats in modern organizations. As cloud environments continue to expand, security teams increasingly rely on cloud-native SIEM and SOAR solutions to monitor security events and streamline incident response processes.
This SOC Analyst Micro Course on Azure Sentinel is designed for students, beginners, aspiring SOC Analysts, and cybersecurity professionals who want practical exposure to Microsoft Azure Sentinel and real-world SOC operations. Rather than focusing only on theory, this course combines foundational concepts with hands-on demonstrations so learners can understand how security analysts work in real environments.
The course begins with core SOC concepts including SOC roles and responsibilities, workflows, MITRE ATT&CK basics, and the importance of security logs. You will understand various log sources including Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslogs, and network or perimeter logs commonly used during security investigations.
After building a strong foundation, you will move into Microsoft Azure Sentinel and learn cloud-native SIEM architecture, lab setup, data ingestion, and connector configuration. You will also learn Kusto Query Language (KQL), an essential skill for security analysts to search, filter, and investigate large volumes of security data efficiently.
Throughout the course, you will gain exposure to practical SOC activities such as
• Security event monitoring and analysis
• Incident investigation techniques
• Analytics rule creation
• Threat hunting fundamentals
• SOAR playbooks and automation workflows
• Security alerting concepts and detection logic

Who this course is for

Beginners who want to start a career as a SOC Analyst or enter the cybersecurity field.
Students and IT professionals looking to build practical skills in Microsoft Azure Sentinel and cloud-native SIEM technologies.
Security analysts who want to strengthen their knowledge of log analysis, incident investigation, and threat hunting.
Cybersecurity enthusiasts interested in learning real-world SOC workflows and security monitoring techniques.