SC-5001: Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel

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Duration

1 Day

Upcoming Batch

13 December 2026

Batch Options

8 hours & 4 hours

Language

English / Arabic

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 topics

01Module 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

Session Type

Physical sessions run at our training facility.

SC-5001: Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel
Batch Dates	Duration	Batch Options	Language
13 December 2026Next	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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FAQs

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.

This course includes:

Soft copy of Courseware
Certificate of Course Completion
Experienced and Professional Trainer
Lab and Exercises During Training
Sample Questions for Exam Preparation
Mock Test on the Last Day of Training
Exam Registration Guidance
5-Star Training Environment

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