Quick Answer
The answer is the DeviceNetworkEvents table. This is the correct choice because remote PowerShell sessions rely on network connections over WinRM ports 5985 (HTTP) and 5986 (HTTPS), and DeviceNetworkEvents captures all outbound and inbound network communication, including these specific port-based connections. On the Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between tables used for lateral movement hunting—a common trap is confusing process creation (DeviceProcessEvents) or logon events (DeviceLogonEvents) with actual network flows. To hunt for remote PowerShell sessions in advanced hunting, you must focus on network artifacts rather than process or authentication data. A reliable memory tip: think “Network for Network”—if you need to find a remote session, you need the table that logs the connection itself, not what ran or who logged in.
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
While hunting for lateral movement, you want to find out which devices have established remote PowerShell sessions to other devices. Which Microsoft Defender for Endpoint advanced hunting table should you query?
DeviceProcessEvents
Why wrong: Shows processes, not network connections.
DeviceEvents
Why wrong: General events, not specific to network.
DeviceNetworkEvents
Contains network connections, including remote management ports.
DeviceLogonEvents
Why wrong: Shows logons, not network sessions.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
DeviceNetworkEvents
Option B is correct because DeviceNetworkEvents contains network connections that can indicate remote PowerShell sessions (port 5985/5986). Option A is incorrect because DeviceProcessEvents shows process creation, not network connections. Option C is incorrect because DeviceEvents shows general events. Option D is incorrect because DeviceLogonEvents shows logon events, not network sessions.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
DeviceProcessEvents
Why it's wrong here
Shows processes, not network connections.
DeviceEvents
Why it's wrong here
General events, not specific to network.
DeviceNetworkEvents
Why this is correct
Contains network connections, including remote management ports.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
DeviceLogonEvents
Why it's wrong here
Shows logons, not network sessions.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Shows processes, not network connections.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: DeviceNetworkEvents — Option B is correct because DeviceNetworkEvents contains network connections that can indicate remote PowerShell sessions (port 5985/5986). Option A is incorrect because DeviceProcessEvents shows process creation, not network connections. Option C is incorrect because DeviceEvents shows general events. Option D is incorrect because DeviceLogonEvents shows logon events, not network sessions.
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