Microsoft Sentinel
Develop the skills to build a Sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow through a learning path centred on Microsoft Sentinel. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Microsoft Sentinel skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Workspace setup
- KQL investigation
- Analytics and cases
- Response automation
- Applied project: Build a Sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow
- Microsoft Sentinel — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Microsoft Sentinel. Its course-specific content covers Workspace setup, KQL investigation, Analytics and cases, Response automation, followed by an applied project focused on build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Microsoft Sentinel or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Basic computer literacy and a foundational understanding of cybersecurity. Prior experience with the named product helps with the practical exercises.
Build a Sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow
Deliver build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Workspace setup
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- Data connectors and ingestion scope
- Log Analytics tables and access boundaries
Practical exerciseApply workspace setup to the build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow and capture the validation evidence.
02KQL investigation
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- Filtering, joins and time-based aggregation
- Entity context and investigation queries
Practical exerciseApply kql investigation to the build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow and capture the validation evidence.
03Analytics and cases
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- Rule logic, scheduling and incidents
- Entity mapping, severity and false positives
Practical exerciseApply analytics and cases to the build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow and capture the validation evidence.
04Response automation
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- Automation rules and playbook boundaries
- Test detection, approval and incident-handoff paths
Practical exerciseApply response automation to the build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Build a Sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Build a Sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow.
- Implement the project using workspace setup, kql investigation, analytics and cases, response automation.
Practical exerciseBuild a Sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow.
06Microsoft Sentinel — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Workspace setup · KQL investigation
Establish the Microsoft Sentinel scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Analytics and cases · Response automation
Apply the core Microsoft Sentinel techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete build a sentinel analytics rule and incident workflow, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Analyst | ₹7–13 LPA | ₹16–30 LPA | ₹32–55 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗