Course Overview of SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR:

SC‑5004 is an intermediate‑level Microsoft Applied Skills course focused on detecting, investigating, and responding to cyberthreats using Microsoft Defender XDR. The course teaches how to deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, manage and investigate incidents, configure alerts and automation, and perform advanced threat hunting using Kusto Query Language (KQL). Learners gain practical, scenario‑based experience to strengthen Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities and defend against modern cyberattacks using Microsoft’s unified XDR platform. 

After completing SC-5004, participants will be able to:

  • Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender XDR and Defender for Endpoint, including onboarding devices and setting up the security environment.
  • Detect, investigate, and manage security incidents using the unified Microsoft Defender portal
  • Perform endpoint and device investigations to gather forensic evidence and remediate threats
  • Configure alerts, detections, and automated investigation and remediation (AIR) to improve response speed and consistency
  • Use Advanced Hunting with Kusto Query Language (KQL) to proactively identify and analyze sophisticated threats
  • Strengthen SOC operations by correlating threat signals and responding effectively to real‑world cyberattack scenarios using Microsoft Defender XDR

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Key Features of SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR:

  • Unified XDR platform experience to detect, investigate, and respond to threats across endpoints using the Microsoft Defender portal 

  • Hands‑on deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including device onboarding and environment configuration 

  • Incident and alert management with end‑to‑end investigation workflows in Defender XDR 

  • Advanced threat hunting using KQL, enabling proactive detection of sophisticated and hidden threats 

  • Automation and remediation capabilities, including Automated Investigation and Remediation (AIR) to reduce response time 

  • Applied Skills–aligned curriculum, preparing learners to earn the Microsoft Applied Skills: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR credential. 

Who should Attend SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR?

  • Security Operations Analysts (SOC Analysts) responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents using Microsoft Defender technologies
  • Security Engineers and Incident Responders who deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender XDR environments
  • IT and Cybersecurity Professionals working in threat detection, endpoint security, and security operations who want hands‑on experience with XDR and advanced threat hunting using KQL
  • Professionals preparing for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR

Prerequisites of SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR:

The following prerequisites are recommended to learners:
  • Experience using the Microsoft Defender portal
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Sentinel
  • Experience using Kusto Query Language (KQL) in Microsoft Sentinel.

Why choose CloudThat as your training partner for SC-5004?

  • Expert Instructors – Learn from certified, experienced trainers with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric and data solutions. 
  • Comprehensive Course Content – Structured modules covering Copilot across Fabric workloads, ensuring holistic learning. 
  • Hands-on Labs – Gain practical experience through guided labs that simulate real-world business data challenges. 
  • Flexibility – Choose between online and in-person learning options to suit your schedule. 
  • Proven Track Record – CloudThat has successfully trained thousands of professionals for cloud and data certifications, ensuring impactful learning outcomes. 

Learning objectives of SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR

  • Understand the core capabilities of Microsoft Defender XDR and how it provides unified visibility and protection across endpoint security operations 
  • Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including onboarding devices and managing the security environment 
  • Detect, investigate, and manage alerts and incidents using the Microsoft Defender portal and Defender XDR workflows 
  • Perform endpoint and device investigations to analyze threats, gather forensic evidence, and take remediation actions 
  • Configure alerts, indicators, and automation, including Automated Investigation and Remediation (AIR), to improve incident response efficiency 
  • Conduct advanced threat hunting using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to proactively identify and analyze sophisticated cyberthreats.   

Course Outline of SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR Download Course Outline

  • Use the Microsoft Defender portal
  • Manage incidents
  • Investigate incidents
  • Manage and investigate alerts
  • Manage automated investigations
  • Use the action center
  • Explore advanced hunting
  • Investigate Microsoft Entra sign-in logs
  • Understand Microsoft Secure Score
  • Analyze threat analytics with the Security Copilot Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent
  • Analyze reports
  • Configure the Microsoft Defender portal

  • Create your environment
  • Understand operating systems compatibility and features
  • Onboard devices
  • Manage access
  • Create and manage roles for role-based access control
  • Configure device groups
  • Configure environment advanced feature

  • Configure advanced features
  • Configure alert notifications
  • Manage alert suppression
  • Manage indicators

  • Configure advanced features
  • Manage automation upload and folder settings
  • Configure automated investigation and remediation capabilities
  • Block at-risk devices

  • Use the device inventory list
  • Investigate the device
  • Use behavioral blocking
  • Detect devices with device discovery

  • Configure the Microsoft Defender XDR environment
  • Deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Mitigate Attacks with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Certification Details of SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR

  • Certification: Microsoft Certified: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR (Exam: SC‑5004)
  • Focus: Validating hands‑on skills to detect, investigate, and respond to cyberthreats using Microsoft Defender XDR in a Security Operations (SOC) environment.
  • Validity: 1 year, renewable through Microsoft’s free annual renewal assessment.

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FAQs for SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR

SC‑5004 is an intermediate‑level Microsoft course focused on detecting, investigating, and responding to cyberthreats using Microsoft Defender XDR.

SC‑5004 is a training course that prepares learners for the Microsoft Applied Skills credential: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR.

The course is ideal for SOC analysts, security operations professionals, security engineers, and incident responders working with Microsoft security tools.

Learners should have a basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, Microsoft 365 security, and familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Knowledge of KQL is helpful but not mandatory.

Yes. The course includes practical, scenario‑based exercises focused on real‑world threat detection, investigation, and response.

You’ll learn to deploy Defender for Endpoint, manage alerts and incidents, perform advanced threat hunting with KQL, and use automation to remediate threats.

Yes. SC‑5004 complements SC‑200 (Security Operations Analyst) by strengthening hands‑on XDR and endpoint threat response skills.

The assessment is a performance‑based interactive lab, where you demonstrate your ability to configure Defender XDR and respond to live threat scenarios.

The course typically spans 1 day (6–8 hours) or a 4–5 hour structured learning path, depending on delivery format.

Microsoft Applied Skills credentials do not expire, but learners are encouraged to stay current as Microsoft security technologies evolve.

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