- A
Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL on the subscription.
Defender for SQL is the dedicated plan for protecting Azure SQL databases with threat detection and vulnerability assessment.
- B
Enable Microsoft Defender for Servers on the subscription.
Why wrong: Defender for Servers protects virtual machines and their workloads but does not include advanced threat protection for Azure SQL databases.
- C
Enable Microsoft Defender for Database on the subscription.
Why wrong: There is no Microsoft Defender for Database plan; the correct plan is Defender for SQL.
- D
Configure SQL Vulnerability Assessment in the Azure portal for each database.
Why wrong: SQL Vulnerability Assessment is a feature of Defender for SQL, not a standalone setting. It does not automatically enable advanced threat protection.
SC-200 Practice Question: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of mitigate threats using microsoft defender for cloud. 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. A key principle to apply: microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases.. 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.
A company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud with enhanced security features enabled. They have several Azure virtual machines running SQL Server. The security team wants to enable advanced threat protection for their Azure SQL databases. What should they 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
Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL on the subscription.
Microsoft Defender for SQL (formerly Advanced Threat Protection for Azure SQL) is the specific plan that provides threat detection for Azure SQL databases, including SQL Server on Azure VMs. Enabling it at the subscription level ensures all existing and future Azure SQL databases under that subscription are protected, which is the recommended and most efficient approach.
Key principle: Microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL on the subscription.
Why this is correct
Defender for SQL is the dedicated plan for protecting Azure SQL databases with threat detection and vulnerability assessment.
Related concept
Microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases.
- ✗
Enable Microsoft Defender for Servers on the subscription.
Why it's wrong here
Defender for Servers protects virtual machines and their workloads but does not include advanced threat protection for Azure SQL databases.
- ✗
Enable Microsoft Defender for Database on the subscription.
Why it's wrong here
There is no Microsoft Defender for Database plan; the correct plan is Defender for SQL.
- ✗
Configure SQL Vulnerability Assessment in the Azure portal for each database.
Why it's wrong here
SQL Vulnerability Assessment is a feature of Defender for SQL, not a standalone setting. It does not automatically enable advanced threat protection.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse 'Microsoft Defender for Servers' with SQL protection, not realizing that SQL-specific threat detection requires the dedicated 'Microsoft Defender for SQL' plan, even when SQL Server is running on Azure VMs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Microsoft Defender for SQL leverages the same underlying detection engine as Azure SQL Database Advanced Threat Protection, using machine learning models to detect anomalous activities such as SQL injection, brute-force attacks, and unusual access patterns. When enabled at the subscription level, it automatically applies to all Azure SQL databases, managed instances, and SQL Server on Azure VMs within that subscription, eliminating the need for per-database configuration. The service integrates with Microsoft Defender for Cloud's security alerts and can trigger automated responses via Azure Logic Apps or Security Orchestration Automated Response (SOAR) workflows.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases.
- It provides advanced threat protection and vulnerability assessment.
- Defender for SQL is enabled at the subscription level.
- It detects SQL injection, brute-force, and anomalous access.
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
Microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases.
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Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud — This question tests Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud — Microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases..
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The correct answer is: Enable Microsoft Defender for SQL on the subscription. — Microsoft Defender for SQL (formerly Advanced Threat Protection for Azure SQL) is the specific plan that provides threat detection for Azure SQL databases, including SQL Server on Azure VMs. Enabling it at the subscription level ensures all existing and future Azure SQL databases under that subscription are protected, which is the recommended and most efficient approach.
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Microsoft Defender for SQL protects Azure SQL databases.
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