Part I (page count 100) Goals: Introduction to Azure Sentinel es with technical featurthat benefit the business. Initial configuration using Azure subscription data connectors, discuss 3rd party integration and alignment with other Azure Security Services. XDR introduction, why it is an industry standard and how to use it in Sentinel.
Sub-Topics
1. Overview of Technical Features
2. Benefit and cost support for the business, initial configuration
3. Azure Defender support into Azure Sentinel
4. Azure Security Center support into Azure Sentinel
Chapter 1 Azure Sentinel Overview
Platform benefits, SOC security reference, alignment to Cyber framework, Log Analytics planning, cost structure
Chapter 2 Other Azure Security Services Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, Azure Defender, working together to support Azure Sentinel
Chapter 3 Azure Sentinel XDR Capabilities Integration with Azure Security standards, protection for additional Azure workloads, guidance for XDR and how it should be used to modernize security operations.
Part II (page count 100) Goals: Deployment best practices, platform integration and support for AWS
Sub - Topics 1. Enable integration with 3rd party security appliances
2. Configure support for AWS 3. Multi-Azure Tenant deployment best practices
Chapter 4 Data Connection
Single Tenant: Data connectors native, Log Analytics storage options, 3rd party data, KQL validation processes, AWS connection, Service NOW integration
Chapter 5 Threat Intelligence (TI)
TI connectors and feeds, Sentinel Workbooks introduction, Sentinel Notebook usage, Python integration
Chapter 6 Multi-Tenant Architecture Challenges and cost of Azure log analytics workspace, KQL modification requirements, SOC alignment needed
Part III (page count 100) Goals: Improve Cyber Security Threat Hunting Techniques
Sub - Topics: 1. Threat Hunting with KQL Language deep dive with examples
2. Integration with MITRE attack Matrix and support for TAXII
3. Data flow examples: User logon, track and validate. Stop network connection to China, etc.
4. Configuration changes needed for multiple Sentinel deployments
Chapter 7 Threat Hunting with Azure Sentinel
KQL Hunting introduction, custom queries, Sentinel bookmarks, Sentinel notebooks
Chapter 8 Introduction to MITRE Matrix
MITRE Attack Matrix overview and usage, STIX defined, TAXII defined, free TI -vs- service SLA
Chapter 9 Azure Sentinel Operations
Daily, Weekly, Monthly tasks, SOC engineer alignment, Continued SOC operations support from official Microsoft supported forum
Chapter Appendix: Chapter Goal: Where to gain additional knowledge for Azure Sentinel
No of pages: 20
Sub - Topics:
1. Guidance to continue Azure Sentinel skill improvement
2. Relating information to Cyber Security standards
About the Author: Marshall Copeland is a Senior Consultant focused on Cyber Security in Azure public cloud defensive deployments using Azure cloud native and third-party cyber solutions. His work focuses on security in customers hybrid cloud deployments, Secure DevOps and security partner cloud integrations that enhance "blue team hunting" efficiencies. Marshall currently works at Microsoft Corporation supporting enterprise customers security teams using Azure security services for hybrid network security management and data protection. He previously worked in cloud security roles at Optiv Security, and Salesforce.
