Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Threat Protection Fundamentals

Safeguarding cloud environments requires a proactive approach to monitoring and responding to modern digital threats. This course introduces you to the core capabilities of Sentinel and Defender XDR, giving you the knowledge to secure cloud infrastructure effectively. Through clear, written explanations and practical scenarios, you will transition from understanding basic security concepts to configuring threat detection and automated response workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of Zero Trust architecture and modern cloud security operations. - Explore the core features of Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM). - Configure Defender XDR to detect, investigate, and remediate threats across your digital estate. - Analyze security alerts and design automated response playbooks to mitigate incidents quickly. - Apply best practices for threat intelligence integration and proactive threat hunting. The course starts with essential security terminology and foundational cloud concepts before guiding you through the setup, integration, and management of Sentinel and Defender tools. You will read real-world scenarios and complete written exercises designed to reinforce your security analysis skills. This course is designed for beginners looking to enter the cybersecurity field, with no prior experience in cloud security required. Start your journey toward mastering cloud threat protection today.