The answer is Windows Security Event ID 4624 with LogonType 3 and NTLM attributes, as this combination directly captures network logons where pass-the-hash lateral movement occurs. This is correct because pass-the-hash attacks reuse NTLM password hashes to authenticate over the network, and Event ID 4624 with LogonType 3 specifically records network logons, while the NTLM attribute reveals the authentication protocol used, making it the most effective data source for detecting this technique. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between on-premises authentication logs and cloud or endpoint data sources—a common trap is choosing Sysmon Event ID 3 (network connect) which shows connections but not authentication details, or Azure AD sign-ins which only cover cloud logins. Remember that lateral movement happens inside your network, so you need Windows SecurityEvent table data, not DeviceEvents from Defender for Endpoint. Memory tip: think “4624-3-NTLM” as the triple threat for spotting hash relay.
SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel with custom analytics rules. During a threat hunt, you want to identify lateral movement using pass-the-hash techniques. Which data source combination is most effective?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Windows Security Event ID 4624 (Logon) with LogonType 3 and NTLM attributes
Option C is correct because Windows Event ID 4624 (logon) with logon type 3 (network) and NTLM authentication helps detect pass-the-hash. Option A is wrong because Azure AD sign-in logs cover cloud, not on-premises lateral movement. Option B is wrong because Sysmon Event ID 3 is network connect, not authentication. Option D is wrong because SecurityEvent is the correct table; DeviceEvents is from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, less detailed for NTLM.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Azure AD sign-in logs and Office 365 audit logs
Why it's wrong here
These focus on cloud services, not on-premises lateral movement.
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DeviceEvents and DeviceLogonEvents from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
DeviceLogonEvents may help but SecurityEvent table provides more granular NTLM details.
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Sysmon Event ID 3 (Network connect) and Windows Firewall logs
Why it's wrong here
Network connect events show connections but not authentication method.
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Windows Security Event ID 4624 (Logon) with LogonType 3 and NTLM attributes
Why this is correct
Event 4624 with LogonType 3 and NTLM can indicate pass-the-hash.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Network connect events show connections but not authentication method.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SC-200 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Windows Security Event ID 4624 (Logon) with LogonType 3 and NTLM attributes — Option C is correct because Windows Event ID 4624 (logon) with logon type 3 (network) and NTLM authentication helps detect pass-the-hash. Option A is wrong because Azure AD sign-in logs cover cloud, not on-premises lateral movement. Option B is wrong because Sysmon Event ID 3 is network connect, not authentication. Option D is wrong because SecurityEvent is the correct table; DeviceEvents is from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, less detailed for NTLM.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SC-200 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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