Tag: sentinel
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Mastering SecOps: Drive Better SOC Decisions Today
Welcome back to Mastering SecOps, a five-part blog series built to help you mature your Microsoft Sentinel environment with confidence. So far, we’ve explored smart detection with MITRE ATT&CK and UEBA, and how to destroy response time delays with Sentinel Playbooks and Threat Intelligence. Now, we’ll focus on how to leverage Sentinel Workbooks to visualize Read more
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Mastering SecOps: Unlock Smarter Detections with MITRE ATT&CK and UEBA
Improve Microsoft Sentinel detection by combining MITRE ATT&CK and UEBA. Learn how to map detection rules and use behavior analytics for better security alerts. Read more
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🧠Security Copilot Agents: How They Work to Amplify Security
Security Copilot by Microsoft is ushering in a new era of AI-assisted security operations. Whether you’re a SOC analyst overwhelmed with alerts or a security leader looking to maximize efficiency, Security Copilot provides a unified AI interface that acts like a trusted co-pilot. At the core of this AI-driven experience are security copilot agents—modular, intelligent Read more
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How to Create Custom Sentinel Analytic Rules
By Mike – Security Day Blog – This post will explain the importance of developing Sentinel rules for modern security systems. đź‘‹ Introduction: Sentinel Rule Building Can Be Tough—Here’s How I Make It Easier Let’s be real—building custom detection rules isn’t always easy. There are days when everything clicks and the logic comes together fast. Read more
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Exploit SIEM Synergy: Supercharge Azure Sentinel Now
Introduction In today’s sprawling security ecosystems, many organizations run parallel SIEMs. They use a legacy platform to handle traditional infrastructure. Alongside this, they use Microsoft Sentinel to watch cloud-native workloads. The challenge? Making these systems talk to each other effectively. This post shows how to ingest alerts from third-party SIEM platforms into Microsoft Sentinel. More Read more
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The Unfiltered Truth: How to Slash Sentinel Costs by Curating Log Chaos
Drowning in logs? You’re not alone. When on-premise systems spew unfiltered telemetry into Microsoft Sentinel, you end up with bloated dashboards, noisy detections, and a hemorrhaging Azure bill. This guide is your antidote: a meticulous blueprint for curating log data — turning a chaotic flood into a lean, incisive signal stream that tells a story Read more
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Demystifying Uncommon Log Sources into Microsoft Sentinel: What You Need to Know (with Real Client Examples + Code)
Microsoft Sentinel provides native connectors for many popular services. However, when your environment includes custom-built applications, legacy systems, or niche appliances, you’ll often need to step outside of the out-of-the-box options. Ingesting uncommon log sources is essential for achieving complete visibility across your environment. Fortunately, with the right approach, it’s absolutely achievable. In this post, Read more
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Why Microsoft Sentinel Complements Your Current SIEM
Client Security teams often ask me the same question when Microsoft Sentinel comes up: “Why would we use Sentinel? We already have a SIEM.” It’s a fair question—especially if your current SIEM has been in place for years, integrated into your workflows, and tuned to your environment. But here’s the critical truth: Microsoft Sentinel isn’t Read more
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What to Focus on First with Microsoft Sentinel
Mike! Mike! Mike! What day is it? Its Security with Mike! One of the most critical components of any security organization is a functional SIEM—one that delivers the visibility, threat detection, and response capabilities your organization needs. Without proper planning, a SIEM can quickly become a costly, ineffective log repository instead of a powerful security Read more