SC-5006: Enhance security operations by using Microsoft Security Copilot
Explore the transformative power of AI in security with Microsoft Security Copilot. This course starts by introducing you to the fundamental concepts of generative AI. The course then delves into the cutting-edge AI functionality of Microsoft Security Copilot that empowers analysts to respond to threats quickly, process signals at machine speed, and assess risk exposure more quickly than may otherwise be possible. Lastly, the course guides the learner through a series of simulation-based exercises that mimic real-world situations.
This course is targeted to security professionals interested in getting started with Microsoft Security Copilot, including security analysts, security admins, and SOC managers. The person taking this course is looking to familiarize themselves with the functionality of Microsoft Security Copilot in both the standalone and embedded experiences. They should have working knowledge of security operations and incident response, experience with Microsoft security products and services, and is interested in learning how Microsoft Security Copilot, an AI-powered security analysis tool, can help them process security signals and respond to threats more quickly.
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of generative AI, large language models, and AI agents
- Learn Microsoft Security Copilot terminology, setup, and how to write effective prompts
- Use core Security Copilot features like plugins, workspaces, promptbooks, and knowledge bases
- Navigate embedded Copilot experiences within Defender XDR, Purview, Entra, and Intune
- Automate threat detection and scale operations using built-in and custom Security Copilot agents
- Investigate security incidents and manage data protection using practical Copilot simulations
Module 01: Introduction to generative AI and agents
Generative AI powers applications that can create content, answer questions, and assist with tasks. In this module, you'll explore the fundamentals of generative AI, including large language models (LLMs), prompts, and AI agents.
Topics
- Large language models (LLMs)
- Prompts
- AI agents
- Exercise - Explore generative AI
Module 02: Describe Microsoft Security Copilot
Get acquainted with Microsoft Security Copilot. You're introduced to some basic terminology, how Microsoft Security Copilot processes prompts, the elements of an effective prompt, and how to enable the solution.
Topics
- Get acquainted with Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe Microsoft Security Copilot terminology
- Describe how Microsoft Security Copilot processes prompt requests
- Describe the elements of an effective prompt
- Describe how to enable Microsoft Security Copilot
Module 03: Describe the core features of Microsoft Security Copilot
Microsoft Security Copilot has a rich set of features. Learn about available plugins, promptbooks, the ways you can export and share information from Copilot, and much more.
Topics
- Describe the features available in the standalone experience of Microsoft Security Copilot
- Describe the features available in a session of the standalone experience
- Describe workspaces
- Describe Security Copilot plugins
- Describe custom promptbooks
- Describe knowledge base connections
Module 04: Describe the embedded experiences of Microsoft Security Copilot
Microsoft Security Copilot is accessible directly from some Microsoft security products. This is referred to as the embedded experience. Learn about the scenarios supported by the Copilot embedded experience in Microsoft’s security solutions.
Topics
- Describe Copilot in Microsoft Defender XDR
- Copilot in Microsoft Purview
- Copilot in Microsoft Entra
- Copilot in Microsoft Intune
- Copilot in Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Module 05: Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents
Automate threat detection and response with Microsoft Security Copilot agents—AI-powered tools that streamline cybersecurity operations, reduce manual workloads, and scale protection across your digital environment.
Topics
- Describe Microsoft Security Copilot agents
- Understand agent identities and permissions
- Describe the Security Copilot agents in Microsoft Entra
- Describe the Security Copilot agents in Microsoft Defender
- Describe the Security Copilot agents in Microsoft Purview
- Describe the Security Copilot agents in Microsoft Intune
- Describe the agents in the Security Copilot standalone experience
- Build your own agents
Module 06: Experience Security Copilot through guided simulations
Explore use cases of Microsoft Security Copilot in the standalone and embedded experiences through interactive guides covering prompts, promptbooks, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Defender XDR.
Topics
- Explore owner settings in Security Copilot
- Use prompts and promptbooks in Security Copilot
- Create a custom promptbook in Security Copilot
- Investigate data protection activity in Microsoft Purview
- Investigate insider risks and compliance in Microsoft Purview
- Investigate security incidents in Microsoft Defender XDR
- Explore and create an agent in Security Copilot
- Explore the Conditional Access Optimization Agent
