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Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

Offered by Microsoft

Validates skills in investigating, responding to, and hunting threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft 365 Defender.

Certification Profile

DifficultyIntermediate
Cost$165
Study Duration8 Weeks~80 total hours
Pass Rate60%
Exam Format

Multiple choice & scenario-based, 40–60 questions

Worth It Rating
8.9 / 10

Skills Taught

Primary Focus

Microsoft SentinelSIEMthreat huntingincident response

Additional Skills

Microsoft Defenderthreat analysislog analysisthreat intelligenceM365

Prerequisites

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) or equivalent experience recommended

Career & Market Value

Salary Increase+$7,000 – $18,000
Active Job Postings demanding this cert38,000 jobs

Target Career Paths

Security Operations AnalystSOC AnalystThreat HunterIncident Response AnalystSecurity EngineerCybersecurity Analyst

What certifications should you take after Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)?

After obtaining this certification, consider pursuing the following to advance your credentials:

#1Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
#2CISSP
#3Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)