Edoxi’s 32-hour Online Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Training is an intermediate-level program designed for cybersecurity professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in Microsoft cloud security. Delivered through live virtual sessions and lab exercises, our 4-day course provides practical experience in detecting, investigating, and responding to threats.
Our Core Training Module introduces Microsoft’s unified security platform, focusing on how to identify, analyse, and respond to security incidents across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Learners gain experience in threat hunting, incident investigation workflows, and automated response procedures—skills directly applicable to Security Operations Centre (SOC) roles.
Our career-focused training addresses the growing demand for skilled analysts in organisations that use Microsoft cloud services. Upon completion, participants are prepared for the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) exam and gain the confidence to perform end-to-end threat detection, response, and security monitoring. Here are details on the Exam criteria.
| Exam Criteria | Details |
| Exam Code | SC-200 |
| Exam Name |
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
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| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 40-60, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score | 700/1000 |
| Fees | USD 83 |
| Certification Validity | 1 year |
| Recertification | Free |
| Exam Administration Authority | Pearson VUE |
You practise in simulated Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR environments to investigate and respond to real-world security incidents.
You have access to in-depth study materials and documentation that cover Microsoft’s unified security tools, best practices, and methodologies.
You can engage in guided threat hunting exercises to identify, analyse, and mitigate potential threats using advanced Microsoft tools.
You can work through authentic security incidents to strengthen your practical response and analytical capabilities.
If you are a security analyst, engineer, or administrator who wishes to expand your expertise in Microsoft’s cloud security solutions and incident response methodologies.
If you work in a Security Operations Centre, you can enhance your threat detection and response capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
If you manage Microsoft 365 environments, you can strengthen your skills in security monitoring, incident investigation, and proactive defence.
If you aim to specialise in cloud-based security operations, you can gain the knowledge required for roles that focus on Microsoft’s security ecosystem.
If you handle Azure environments, you can deepen your understanding of Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Defender, and cloud security monitoring practices.
If you are preparing for the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) exam, you can develop the technical and analytical skills necessary to succeed.
Our Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Course includes immersive, hands-on labs designed to simulate real-world threat detection and response using Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel. The Lab activities and practical sessions include:
You learn to navigate Microsoft’s unified XDR platform, investigate security incidents, and manage alerts across endpoints, email, and cloud services.
You use Microsoft’s AI-powered Security Copilot to perform AI-assisted threat analysis, improving accuracy and speed in investigations.
You learn to filter and analyse audit logs for tracking user activities and investigating potential security breaches.
You configure endpoint security policies, onboard devices, and enable continuous protection for organisational assets.
You investigate simulated threats, perform automated remediation, and analyse alerts using Defender’s tools.
You connect Azure resources, apply protection policies, and monitor workloads to enhance cloud security posture.
You apply Microsoft’s recommendations, respond to alerts, and remediate risks through guided, cloud-based security exercises.
You perform log analysis, build custom queries, and conduct proactive threat-hunting activities using Kusto Query Language in Microsoft Sentinel.
Completing Edoxi’s Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) Training prepares you to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. You gain the technical and analytical skills required for SOC roles and become job-ready for positions in cloud security and cyber defence. Here are the major course outcomes and career opportunities:
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Edoxi’s Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Course provides hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and cloud security tools, preparing you for real-world SOC operations and the SC-200 certification exam. Here’s why you should choose us:
We deliver official Microsoft-certified training with up-to-date content and recognised certification pathways, ensuring industry credibility.
You Learn from our certified professionals with extensive experience in managing and securing enterprise environments across the UAE and the Middle East.
You engage in simulation-based labs that mirror actual SOC environments, focusing on threat detection, investigation, and incident response.
Our course aligns with the latest enterprise cybersecurity practices and Microsoft security frameworks used globally.
Our training prepares you for the Microsoft SC-200 exam and opens doors to roles such as Security Operations Analyst, SOC Engineer, and Cloud Security Specialist.
Join one of Dubai’s leading professional training providers with a proven record of upskilling corporate and government teams in cutting-edge cybersecurity practices.
Our mentors are leaders and experts in their fields. They can challenge and guide you on your road to success!
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Manish is a passionate Corporate Trainer, AI Consultant, and Cloud Solutions Architect. He empowers clients across the globe to build and maintain highly available, resilient, scalable, and secure solutions, now with a growing emphasis on AI-powered architectures. With over 15,000 professionals trained, Manish specialises in technologies including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot and GitHub Copilot and increasingly, AI and Machine Learning.
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Edoxi’s online Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Course focuses on security operations, threat detection, and incident response using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR. In contrast, the AZ-500 course emphasises Azure security controls, identity management, and protection mechanisms—making SC-200 more operations-focused.
Yes. The online training is fully aligned with Microsoft’s official SC-200 objectives and includes live virtual classes, cloud-based labs, and digital practice exercises to help you confidently pass the SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Certification Exam.
Upon completing Edoxi’s online SC-200 Training, you can qualify for roles such as Security Operations Analyst, SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, Cloud Security Analyst, and other positions relying on Microsoft’s cloud-based security solutions.
Professionals who complete the online certification can expect an average salary between AED 180,000 and AED 300,000 per year, depending on experience, job role, and the organisation. (If you want, I can replace AED with the global salary range.)
Yes. Learners get access to cloud-hosted virtual labs using Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel—allowing you to practice real-world security monitoring and incident response from anywhere.
Absolutely. Edoxi offers online corporate training for security teams, delivered through virtual classrooms and customised to organisational security needs. Teams can train remotely from any location.
Yes. The online course includes hands-on training in automating incident response using Microsoft Sentinel playbooks and cloud-based orchestration tools designed to improve SOC efficiency.
Yes. The online curriculum includes detailed modules on the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, helping you perform threat hunting, analyse attack behaviours, and design proactive detection rules in cloud environments.
During Edoxi’s Online Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Kusto Query Language (KQL) for data analysis, threat detection, and response.
Edoxi is an Authorised Microsoft Training Partner offering online, instructor-led SC-200 training with certified experts, virtual labs, and industry-focused curriculum. The online delivery ensures flexibility, accessibility, and a seamless learning experience no matter where you are located.
