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QUESTION: 49 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

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You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Defender XDR.
Your network contains an on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain that syncs with a Microsoft Entra tenant.
You need to identify LDAP requests by AD DS users to enumerate AD DS objects.
How should you complete the KQL query? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
Note: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Hot Area:

See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Box 1: IdentityQueryEvents The IdentityQueryEvents table in the advanced hunting schema contains information about queries performed against Active Directory objects, such as users, groups, devices, and domains.
Box 2: isnotempty
Example: IdentityQueryEvents | where isnotempty(AccountSid) | take 100
// IdentityQueryEvents // - contains query activities performed against Active Directory objects, such as users, groups, devices, and domains monitored by Azure ATP // - Includes SAMR, DNS and LDAP requests
// ---------------
Incorrect: * IdentityInfo The IdentityInfo table in the advanced hunting schema contains information about user accounts obtained from various services, including Azure Active Directory.
* IdentityDirectoryEvents IdentityDirectoryEvents The IdentityDirectoryEvents table in the advanced hunting schema contains events involving an on-premises domain controller running Active Directory (AD). This table captures various identity-related events, like password changes, password expiration, and user principal name (UPN) changes. It also captures system events on the domain controller, like scheduling of tasks and PowerShell activity.

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identityqueryevents-table https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identitydirectoryevents-table https://github.com/microsoft/Microsoft-365-Defender-Hunting-Queries/blob/master/Webcasts/ TrackingTheAdversary/Episode%201%20-%20KQL%20Fundamentals.txt

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QUESTION: 50 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Defender XDR.
You need to ensure that you can investigate threats by using data in the unified audit log of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
What should you configure first?

the User enrichment settings
the Azure connector
the Microsoft 365 connector
the Automatic log upload settings

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

How to connect Microsoft 365 to Defender for Cloud Apps 1. In the Microsoft 365 Defender portal, select Settings. Then choose Cloud Apps. Under Connected apps, select App Connectors.
2. In the App connectors page, select +Connect an app, and then select Microsoft 365.

3. In the Select Microsoft 365 components page, select the options you require, and then select Connect.

4. On the Follow the link page, select Connect Microsoft 365.
5. After Microsoft 365 is displayed as successfully connected, select Done.
6. In the Microsoft 365 Defender portal, select Settings. Then choose Cloud Apps. Under Connected apps, select App Connectors. Make sure the status of the connected App Connector is Connected.

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/connect-office-365

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QUESTION: 51 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

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You have a custom Microsoft Defender XDR detection rule that includes the following KQL query.

For each of the following statements, select Yes if True. Otherwise, select No.
Note: Each correct selection is worth one point.
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See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 52 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

You have an Azure subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Servers Plan 1 and contains a server named Server1.
You enable agentless scanning.
You need to prevent Server1 from being scanned. The solution must minimize administrative effort.
What should you do?

Create an exclusion tag.
Upgrade the subscription to Defender for Servers Plan 2.
Create a governance rule.
Create an exclusion group.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Exclude machines from scanning Agentless scanning applies to all of the eligible machines in the subscription. To prevent specific machines from being scanned, you can exclude machines from agentless scanning based on your pre-existing environment tags.
When Defender for Cloud performs the continuous discovery for machines, excluded machines are skipped.
To configure machines for exclusion:
1. From Defender for Cloud's menu, open Environment settings.
2. Select the relevant subscription or multicloud connector.
3. For either the Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) or Defender for Servers P2 plan, select Settings.
4. For agentless scanning, select Edit configuration.
5. Enter the tag name and value that applies to the machines that you want to exempt. You can enter multiple tag:value pairs.

6. Select Save to apply the changes.
Note: Defender for Servers Plan 1 is entry-level and must be enabled at the subscription level.
Features include: Foundational cloud security posture management (CSPM), which is provided free by Defender for Cloud.
Defender for Servers Plan 2 provides all features. The plan must be enabled at the subscription level and at the workspace level to get full feature coverage. Features include:
All the functionality that's provided by Defender for Servers Plan 1. More extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities.

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/enable-agentless-scanning-vms#exclude-machines-from-scanning https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/plan-defender-for-servers-select-plan

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QUESTION: 53 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

You need to configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to generate alerts and trigger remediation actions in response to external sharing of confidential files.
Which two actions should you perform in the Microsoft Defender portal? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
Note: Each correct selection is worth one point.

From Settings, select Information Protection, select Azure Information Protection, and then select Only scan files for Azure Information Protection classification labels and content inspection warnings from this tenant.
From Cloud apps, select Files, and then filter File Type to Document.
From Settings, select Information Protection, select Files, and then enable file monitoring.
From Cloud apps, select Files, and then filter App to Office 365.
From Cloud apps, select Files, and then select New policy from search.
From Settings, select Information Protection, select Azure Information Protection, and then select Automatically scan new files for Azure Information Protection classification labels and content inspection warnings.

Answer(s): B,F

Explanation:

Discover and protect sensitive information in your organization
Phase 1: Discover your data Details omitted.
(D) Phase 2: Classify sensitive information 1. Define which information is sensitive. Details omitted.
2. Enable Microsoft Information Protection integration a. In the Microsoft 365 Defender portal, select Settings. Then choose Cloud Apps. b. Under Information Protection, go to Microsoft Information Protection. Select Automatically scan new files for Microsoft Information Protection sensitivity labels and content inspection warnings.

3. Etc.
Phase 3: Protect your data
Phase 4: Monitor and report on your data
E: File filters in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps File monitoring should be enabled in Settings. In the Microsoft 365 Defender portal, select Settings. Then choose Cloud Apps. Under Information Protection, select Files. Select Enable file monitoring and then select Save.
Note: To provide data protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps gives you visibility into all the files from your connected apps. After you connect Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps to an app using the App connector, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps scans all the files, for example all the files stored in OneDrive and
Salesforce. Then, Defender for Cloud Apps rescans each file every time it's modified – the modification can be to content, metadata, or sharing permissions. Scanning times depend on the number of files stored in your app. You can also use the Files page to filter files to investigate what kind of data is saved in your cloud apps.
('Microsoft 365 Defender' and 'Microsoft Defender XDR' are just terminologies used to group different platforms together.)

Reference:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-app-security/tutorial-dlp https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-app-security/azip-integration https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/file-filters

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QUESTION: 54 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

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Your network contains an on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain that syncs with a Microsoft Entra tenant.
You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Defender 365.
You need to identify all the interactive authentication attempts by the users in the finance department of your company.
How should you complete the KQL query? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
Note: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Hot Area:

See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Box 1: IdentityInfo Example: IdentityInfo | where JobTitle == "CONSULTANT" | join hint.shufflekey = AccountObjectId (IdentityDirectoryEvents | where Application == "Active Directory" | where ActionType == "Private data retrieval") on AccountObjectId
Note: The IdentityInfo table in the advanced hunting schema contains information about user accounts obtained from various services, including Azure Active Directory. Use this reference to construct queries that return information from this table.
* AccountObjectId Unique identifier for the account in Azure AD
* Department Name of the department that the account user belongs to
Box 2: IdentityLogonEvents The IdentityLogonEvents table in the advanced hunting schema contains information about authentication activities made through your on-premises Active Directory captured by Microsoft Defender for Identity and authentication activities related to Microsoft online services captured by Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
Column names include: * AccountObjectId Unique identifier for the account in Azure AD
* Etc.
Incorrect: * Audit Logs (User and group management activity)
* SignInLogs (Authentication Activity)

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identityinfo-table https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender/advanced-hunting-identitylogonevents-table

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QUESTION: 55 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
You need to identify any devices that triggered a malware alert and collect evidence related to the alert. The solution must ensure that you can use the results to initiate device isolation for the affected devices.
What should you use in the Microsoft 365 Defender portal?

incidents
Remediation
Investigations
Advanced hunting

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 56 Exam Topic: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender ( Question Set 4 )

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You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that uses Microsoft Purview and contains a user named User1.
User1 shares a Microsoft Power BI report file from the Microsoft OneDrive folder of your company to an external user by using Microsoft Teams.
You need to identify which Power BI report file was shared.
How should you configure the search? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
Note: Each correct selection is worth one point.
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See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Box 1: Share file, folder, or site Activities
Box 2: Shared Power BI report Record type
Box 3: Microsoft teams Workload
Note: Search-UnifiedAuditLog Applies to: Exchange Online, Exchange Online Protection This cmdlet is available only in the cloud-based service.
Use the Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet to search the unified audit log. This log contains events from Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and other Microsoft 365 services. You can search for all events in a specified date range, or you can filter the results based on specific criteria, such as the user who performed the action, the action, or the target object.
Example: Search-UnifiedAuditLog -StartDate 5/1/2018 -EndDate 5/8/2018 -RecordType SharePointFileOperation -Operations FileAccessed -SessionId "WordDocs_SharepointViews"-SessionCommand ReturnLargeSet
This example searches the unified audit log for any files accessed in SharePoint Online from May 1, 2018 to May 8, 2018. The data is returned in pages as the command is rerun sequentially while using the same SessionId value.

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender/auditing https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/exchange/search-unifiedauditlog

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What the SC-200 Exam Tests and How to Pass It

The Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification, designated by the SC-200 exam code, is designed for professionals who work as security operations analysts. These individuals are responsible for mitigating organizational risk by rapidly remediating active attacks in the environment, advising on improvements to threat protection practices, and referring violations of organizational policies to appropriate stakeholders. Organizations hire professionals with this certification to ensure their security teams possess the technical competency to handle complex security incidents and maintain a robust defense posture. Because the role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft security tools, this certification serves as a critical benchmark for employers looking to verify that a candidate can effectively manage and protect their digital assets. Achieving this credential demonstrates that a professional has the necessary skills to operate within a modern security operations center (SOC) environment.

What the SC-200 Exam Covers

The SC-200 exam evaluates a candidate's ability to navigate the complexities of modern security operations through three primary domains: responding to security incidents, managing a security operations environment, and performing threat hunting. When you engage with our practice questions, you will encounter scenarios that require you to apply these concepts in real-world contexts, such as configuring Microsoft Sentinel, managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and utilizing Microsoft 365 Defender. The exam tests your proficiency in connecting these disparate security solutions to create a unified defense strategy. By working through these practice questions, you gain exposure to the specific workflows required to detect, investigate, and remediate threats across an enterprise network. This comprehensive approach ensures that you are not just memorizing facts, but learning how to synthesize information from various security logs and alerts to make informed decisions.

The most technically demanding aspect of the SC-200 exam often involves the practical application of threat hunting and incident response workflows. Candidates are frequently challenged to demonstrate how they would proactively search for threats rather than simply reacting to alerts, which requires a nuanced understanding of Kusto Query Language (KQL) and data analysis. This section of the exam tests your ability to construct complex queries to identify anomalies and potential security breaches within large datasets. To succeed here, you must move beyond basic knowledge and demonstrate an ability to interpret security telemetry, correlate events across different platforms, and execute effective remediation strategies under pressure.

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Effective exam preparation for the SC-200 requires a combination of hands-on practice and a deep understanding of Microsoft security concepts rather than rote memorization. We strongly recommend setting up a sandbox environment or using a trial Microsoft 365 tenant to experiment with the security tools mentioned in the exam objectives, as practical experience is the best way to internalize the workflows. Every practice question includes a free AI Tutor explanation that breaks down the reasoning behind the correct answer, so you understand the concept, not just the answer. Building a consistent study schedule that allocates time for both reading official Microsoft documentation and working through practice questions will help you track your progress and identify areas where you need further review. This balanced approach ensures you are prepared for the scenario-based nature of the certification exam.

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What the SC-200 Exam Tests and How to Pass It

What the SC-200 Exam Covers

Are These Real SC-200 Exam Questions?

How to Prepare for the SC-200 Exam

What to Expect on Exam Day

Who Should Use These SC-200 Practice Questions

Microsoft SC-200 Exam Actual Questions
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