Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) costs $165, has 40-60 questions, 120-minute duration, pass score 700/1000. Covers threat mitigation using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud. ExamCert has practice questions available.
Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Study Materials
SC-200 validates your expertise in mitigating threats using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
500+ Security Operations Questions
Real-world scenarios covering Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, and security incident response
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Each answer includes detailed walkthroughs of security operations configurations and threat mitigation best practices
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Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Exam Domains
40-60 questions in 120 minutes. Passing score: 700/1000. Exam fee: $165 USD.
Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Defender XDR
Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, threat hunting with advanced hunting
Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Sentinel
Configure Microsoft Sentinel workspace, analytics rules, automation with SOAR playbooks, KQL queries, threat intelligence
Mitigate Threats Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Security posture management, workload protection, regulatory compliance, security alerts, and recommendations
Why SC-200?
Specialized security operations cert. Ideal for SOC analysts investigating and responding to security incidents using Microsoft security tools.
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Who Is the Microsoft SC-200 Exam For?
Target Audience
The SC-200 validates expertise in mitigating threats using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. For security operations analysts and SOC professionals investigating and responding to security incidents.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM/SOAR concepts
- •Understanding of Microsoft Defender XDR and threat detection
- •Experience with security incident investigation and response
- •Knowledge of KQL (Kusto Query Language) for threat hunting
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice, case studies, drag-and-drop
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