

SC-5001: Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel
Course Overview
The SC-5001 certification, offered by CounselTrain, focuses on configuring SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) operations using Microsoft Sentinel. This certification validates expertise in deploying Microsoft’s cloud-native SIEM solution to collect, detect, investigate, and respond to security threats across an organization’s IT environment. It is essential for security operations professionals tasked with implementing and managing Sentinel to secure enterprise systems. By earning this certification, individuals demonstrate their proficiency in leveraging Sentinel for real-time analysis, maintaining security data, generating alerts, and orchestrating threat responses. Organizations benefit from this certification by ensuring their security teams are adept at using advanced tools to safeguard their infrastructure against cyber threats.
Course Content
6 modules · 24 topics01Module 1: Create and manage Microsoft Sentinel workspaces5 topics
- Plan for the Microsoft Sentinel workspace
- Manage workspaces across tenants using Azure Lighthouse
- Manage Microsoft Sentinel settings
- Create a Microsoft Sentinel workspace
- Configure logs ,Knowledge check, Summary and resources
02Module 2: Connect Microsoft services to Microsoft Sentinel4 topics
- Plan for Microsoft services connectors
- Connect the Microsoft Entra connector
- Connect the Azure Activity connector
- Knowledge, check Summary and resources
03Module 3: Connect Windows hosts to Microsoft Sentinel4 topics
- Plan for Windows hosts security events connector
- Connect using the Security Events via Legacy Agent Connector
- Collect Sysmon event logs
- Knowledge check, Summary and resources
04Module 4: Threat detection with Microsoft Sentinel analytics5 topics
- Exercise - Detect threats with Microsoft Sentinel analytics
- What is Microsoft Sentinel Analytics
- Create an analytics rule from templates
- Create an analytics rule from wizard
- Exercise - Detect threats with Microsoft Sentinel analytics
05Module 5: Automation in Microsoft Sentinel3 topics
- Understand automation options
- Create automation rules
- Knowledge check, Summary and resources
06Module 6: Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel3 topics
- Exercise - Configure SIEM operations using Microsoft Sentinel
- Exercise - Configure a data connector Data Collection Rule
- Exercise - Perform a simulated attack to validate the Analytic and Automation rules
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 December 2026 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 13 March 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 13 June 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 13 September 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic |
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What is the SC-5001 certification?
The SC-5001 certification focuses on configuring Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) operations using Microsoft Sentinel. It validates expertise in deploying and managing Microsoft’s cloud-native SIEM solution to protect an organization’s IT environment from security threats.
Who should pursue the SC-5001 certification?
This certification is ideal for security operations professionals, IT administrators, and cybersecurity analysts responsible for implementing and managing SIEM solutions to ensure enterprise security.
What are the prerequisites for the SC-5001 certification?
While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that candidates have a basic understanding of Microsoft Sentinel, Azure, and security operations concepts.
What resources are available for post-certification support?
Post-certification, you can access various resources such as Microsoft’s support community, official documentation, webinars, and advanced training sessions to stay updated with the latest features and best practices in Microsoft Sentinel.
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