- A
DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents
DeviceProcessEvents logs process events (creation, command line) and DeviceNetworkEvents logs outbound network connections. Joining on DeviceId and Timestamp directly correlates a specific process (e.g., powershell.exe) with its initiated connections to external IPs. This is the correct pair.
- B
DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceFileEvents
Why wrong: DeviceFileEvents logs file creation/modification/deletion, not network connections. It cannot provide the network destination IP or port details needed for the rule.
- C
DeviceLogonEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents
Why wrong: DeviceLogonEvents records logon sessions (user, session ID) but does not capture process-level activity. Without a process identifier, you cannot link a specific process (e.g., powershell.exe) to a network connection. This join is incorrect for the required correlation.
- D
DeviceProcessEvents and EmailEvents
Why wrong: EmailEvents tracks email messages (send, receive) and does not contain process or network connection data. It is irrelevant to detecting outbound network connections from a process.
SC-200 Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender XDR Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of mitigate threats using microsoft defender xdr. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: deviceProcessEvents tracks process creation, termination, and modifications.. 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.
An analyst is building a custom detection rule in Microsoft 365 Defender to identify potential data exfiltration. The rule should alert when a process (e.g., powershell.exe) initiates multiple outbound network connections to an external IP address that is not in the company's corporate IP range within a short time. Which two Advanced Hunting tables must be joined to correlate process execution with network connection details?
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
DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents
The rule requires correlating process execution with network connections. DeviceProcessEvents logs process creation events (e.g., powershell.exe), while DeviceNetworkEvents records outbound network connections (including destination IP). Joining on DeviceId and Timestamp associates a specific process with its initiated connections. DeviceLogonEvents only tracks logon sessions, not which process performed an action, so it cannot directly correlate a process with a network connection. Therefore, only the join of DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents is valid.
Key principle: DeviceProcessEvents tracks process creation, termination, and modifications.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents
Why this is correct
DeviceProcessEvents logs process events (creation, command line) and DeviceNetworkEvents logs outbound network connections. Joining on DeviceId and Timestamp directly correlates a specific process (e.g., powershell.exe) with its initiated connections to external IPs. This is the correct pair.
Related concept
DeviceProcessEvents tracks process creation, termination, and modifications.
- ✗
DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceFileEvents
Why it's wrong here
DeviceFileEvents logs file creation/modification/deletion, not network connections. It cannot provide the network destination IP or port details needed for the rule.
- ✗
DeviceLogonEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents
Why it's wrong here
DeviceLogonEvents records logon sessions (user, session ID) but does not capture process-level activity. Without a process identifier, you cannot link a specific process (e.g., powershell.exe) to a network connection. This join is incorrect for the required correlation.
- ✗
DeviceProcessEvents and EmailEvents
Why it's wrong here
EmailEvents tracks email messages (send, receive) and does not contain process or network connection data. It is irrelevant to detecting outbound network connections from a process.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse DeviceNetworkEvents with DeviceFileEvents or DeviceLogonEvents, mistakenly thinking file or logon events are needed to correlate process execution with network connections, when only DeviceNetworkEvents contains the necessary IP and port data.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the join typically uses DeviceId and a time window (e.g., within 1 minute) to match the process creation event with subsequent network connections from the same device. The DeviceNetworkEvents table includes fields like RemoteIP, RemotePort, and Protocol (TCP/UDP), enabling filtering for external IPs outside the corporate range. In a real-world scenario, an attacker might use PowerShell to download a payload via HTTP (port 80) or HTTPS (port 443) to multiple IPs in rapid succession, and this join would flag that behavior as a potential data exfiltration attempt.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- DeviceProcessEvents tracks process creation, termination, and modifications.
- DeviceNetworkEvents records all network connections from a device.
- Both tables contain DeviceId and Timestamp for correlation.
- Joining these tables enables linking process activity to network communication.
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
DeviceProcessEvents tracks process creation, termination, and modifications.
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.
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The correct answer is: DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents — The rule requires correlating process execution with network connections. DeviceProcessEvents logs process creation events (e.g., powershell.exe), while DeviceNetworkEvents records outbound network connections (including destination IP). Joining on DeviceId and Timestamp associates a specific process with its initiated connections. DeviceLogonEvents only tracks logon sessions, not which process performed an action, so it cannot directly correlate a process with a network connection. Therefore, only the join of DeviceProcessEvents and DeviceNetworkEvents is valid.
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DeviceProcessEvents tracks process creation, termination, and modifications.
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