Sentinel Fundamentals: Cloud-Native SIEM for Azure Security

With cyber threats growing more sophisticated every day, organizations need intelligent, cloud-native security operations to protect their digital assets. This course provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to Sentinel, the powerful cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool. You will learn how to centralize security data, detect anomalies, and defend your Azure environment against modern attacks. By completing this written course, you will transform from a security novice into a capable practitioner ready to configure data feeds and write basic detection rules. You will understand how to leverage automated responses and modern zero-trust security concepts to keep cloud infrastructure secure. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of Sentinel and its role in modern security operations - Connect diverse data sources, including Azure activity logs and external security feeds - Write basic Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries to analyze security events and find anomalies - Configure analytics rules to detect active threats and generate actionable alerts - Implement basic automation playbooks to respond to common security incidents rapidly - Apply modern zero-trust principles to cloud security monitoring workflows This course begins with foundational security concepts and key terminology before guiding you through data ingestion, query writing, and incident management. You will work through practical, written scenarios that simulate real-world security operations. This course is designed for IT beginners, aspiring security analysts, and systems administrators who want to build foundational cloud security skills. No prior experience with SIEM tools or Azure security is required. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern cloud security monitoring.