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A security analyst uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor the security posture of their Azure subscription. They want to receive an email notification whenever a high-severity security alert is generated for any of their Azure resources. What should they configure in Defender for Cloud?
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A
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Create an alert rule in Azure Monitor that triggers an email when a security alert is raised.
While Azure Monitor can send emails, it is not the native way to get notified about Defender for Cloud alerts. Defender for Cloud has its own email notification settings that are simpler to configure.
B
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Configure email notifications in the Defender for Cloud settings under 'Notifications'.
Defender for Cloud's email notification feature is specifically designed to send alerts to designated email addresses. You can set the severity level and recipients directly in the portal.
C
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Use a Logic Apps playbook to send an email when a new alert is generated.
A playbook could be used, but it is unnecessary for the stated requirement for simple email notification and requires additional configuration. The built-in email notification is more straightforward.
D
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Set up a workflow automation rule in Microsoft Sentinel to forward alerts to email.
Sentinel is a separate SIEM product. If the analyst is using Defender for Cloud directly, the email notification is configured within Defender for Cloud itself, not in Sentinel.
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This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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What does this AZ-500 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure email notifications in the Defender for Cloud settings under 'Notifications'. — Defender for Cloud allows you to configure email notifications for security alerts. In the 'Email notifications' settings, you can specify the recipient email addresses and choose to receive notifications for all alerts or only for specific severity levels (e.g., high severity). This ensures the analyst is promptly informed of critical alerts.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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