- A
Configure the Microsoft 365 Defender connector to send alerts to a Logic App that creates incidents.
Why wrong: This is not the recommended approach; the built-in incident creation rule is simpler and more reliable.
- B
Create a Microsoft Security incident creation rule for Microsoft 365 Defender, and create an automation rule that triggers a playbook to disable the user and reset password.
This automates incident creation from Defender alerts and triggers the playbook for response.
- C
Enable the Microsoft 365 Defender connector by selecting the 'Create incidents' checkbox.
Why wrong: The connector does not have a 'Create incidents' checkbox; incident creation is done via a separate rule.
- D
Create an analytics rule that queries Microsoft 365 Defender alerts and creates incidents.
Why wrong: Analytics rules are for custom queries; Microsoft Security incident creation rules are the correct method for integrated services.
Quick Answer
The answer is to create a Microsoft Security incident creation rule for Microsoft 365 Defender, paired with an automation rule that triggers a playbook to disable the user and reset their password. This is correct because while the Microsoft 365 Defender data connector streams alerts into Sentinel, it does not automatically generate incidents; a dedicated Microsoft Security incident creation rule is required to transform those alerts into incidents. On the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Sentinel’s native integration with Microsoft 365 Defender and the distinction between data connectors and incident creation rules—a common trap is assuming that enabling the connector alone creates incidents. Remember the key sequence: connector for data, incident creation rule for alerts-to-incidents, then automation rule for response. A useful memory tip is “Connector streams, rule creates, automation acts.”
SC-100 Practice Question: Evaluate GRC and security operations strategies
This SC-100 practice question tests your understanding of evaluate grc and security operations strategies. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are the security architect for a multinational corporation that uses Microsoft 365 E5 licenses. The company has deployed Microsoft Sentinel in a central Azure subscription, and all subsidiaries stream their logs to this workspace. The SOC team uses Microsoft 365 Defender to investigate incidents. Recently, the company experienced a sophisticated phishing campaign that bypassed Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and resulted in credential theft for several users. The SOC team manually created incidents in Sentinel for each compromised user. However, they want to automate the creation of Sentinel incidents from Microsoft 365 Defender alerts. Additionally, they want to ensure that when a user is confirmed compromised, a playbook automatically disables the user's account in Azure AD and resets their password. The SOC team has already deployed the Microsoft 365 Defender data connector in Sentinel and enabled streaming of alerts. However, no incidents are being created automatically from Defender alerts. You need to recommend a solution to automate incident creation and response. What should you do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Create a Microsoft Security incident creation rule for Microsoft 365 Defender, and create an automation rule that triggers a playbook to disable the user and reset password.
Option B is correct because it uses a Microsoft Security incident creation rule, which is the proper method to automatically generate Sentinel incidents from Microsoft 365 Defender alerts. The automation rule then triggers a playbook to disable the user in Azure AD and reset their password, fulfilling the automated response requirement. This approach aligns with Sentinel's native integration for Microsoft 365 Defender, where alerts are ingested via the data connector but incidents require a dedicated rule to be created.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Configure the Microsoft 365 Defender connector to send alerts to a Logic App that creates incidents.
Why it's wrong here
This is not the recommended approach; the built-in incident creation rule is simpler and more reliable.
- ✓
Create a Microsoft Security incident creation rule for Microsoft 365 Defender, and create an automation rule that triggers a playbook to disable the user and reset password.
Why this is correct
This automates incident creation from Defender alerts and triggers the playbook for response.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable the Microsoft 365 Defender connector by selecting the 'Create incidents' checkbox.
Why it's wrong here
The connector does not have a 'Create incidents' checkbox; incident creation is done via a separate rule.
- ✗
Create an analytics rule that queries Microsoft 365 Defender alerts and creates incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Analytics rules are for custom queries; Microsoft Security incident creation rules are the correct method for integrated services.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the 'Create incidents' checkbox on the data connector with the actual incident creation rule, assuming that enabling the checkbox alone will generate incidents, when in fact it only ingests alerts and requires a separate Microsoft Security incident creation rule to transform those alerts into incidents.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Microsoft Security incident creation rule in Sentinel works by subscribing to the Microsoft 365 Defender alert stream via the Microsoft Graph Security API, automatically creating a Sentinel incident for each alert that matches the configured severity and product filter. This rule is distinct from analytics rules, which are scheduled or near-real-time queries; it uses a push-based model from the security provider, ensuring low latency and avoiding query overhead. In practice, this means alerts from Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and other Microsoft 365 Defender components are seamlessly converted into incidents without additional data ingestion costs.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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The correct answer is: Create a Microsoft Security incident creation rule for Microsoft 365 Defender, and create an automation rule that triggers a playbook to disable the user and reset password. — Option B is correct because it uses a Microsoft Security incident creation rule, which is the proper method to automatically generate Sentinel incidents from Microsoft 365 Defender alerts. The automation rule then triggers a playbook to disable the user in Azure AD and reset their password, fulfilling the automated response requirement. This approach aligns with Sentinel's native integration for Microsoft 365 Defender, where alerts are ingested via the data connector but incidents require a dedicated rule to be created.
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Variation 1. A company's security team wants to automate response to common incidents like malware detected on endpoints. They have Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. Which feature should they use to create automated playbooks?
easy- A.Microsoft Purview's data loss prevention policies
- ✓ B.Microsoft Sentinel automation rules and playbooks
- C.Azure Policy
- D.Microsoft Defender for Cloud's workflow automation
Why B: Microsoft Sentinel's automation rules and playbooks are the correct choice because they are specifically designed to automate incident response by triggering predefined actions (e.g., running a Logic App) when a detection event, such as malware on an endpoint, is ingested from Microsoft 365 Defender. This integration allows security teams to create custom, automated workflows that respond to common incidents without manual intervention.
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