- A
Automation rule
Correct. An Automation rule can be set to automatically respond to consent phishing alerts by running a playbook or performing actions like blocking the app or notifying administrators.
- B
Hunting query
Why wrong: Incorrect. A hunting query is used for proactive threat hunting, not for automated response to an alert.
- C
Entity page
Why wrong: Incorrect. While the Entity page displays information about the user and can link to playbooks, it is not a playbook itself. The question asks for the playbook to use.
- D
Workbook
Why wrong: Incorrect. A Workbook provides visual dashboards and reporting, not automated investigation or remediation.
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SC-200 Automation rule Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: automation rule. 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 security analyst in your organization receives an alert from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps indicating that a user has installed a third-party app with high permissions in Microsoft 365. The analyst suspects a consent phishing attack. Which playbook in Microsoft Sentinel should the analyst use to automate the investigation and remediation?
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
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Automation rule
The correct playbook to use for automating investigation and remediation of a suspected consent phishing attack is an Automation rule. In Microsoft Sentinel, an Automation rule can be configured to trigger specific actions, such as revoking permissions or isolating accounts, based on alerts like those from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This allows for automated response without manual intervention.
Key principle: Automation rule
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Automation rule
Why this is correct
Correct. An Automation rule can be set to automatically respond to consent phishing alerts by running a playbook or performing actions like blocking the app or notifying administrators.
Related concept
Automation rule
- ✗
Hunting query
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A hunting query is used for proactive threat hunting, not for automated response to an alert.
- ✗
Entity page
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While the Entity page displays information about the user and can link to playbooks, it is not a playbook itself. The question asks for the playbook to use.
- ✗
Workbook
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. A Workbook provides visual dashboards and reporting, not automated investigation or remediation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may confuse the interface (Entity page) with the automation component (Automation rule). The Entity page shows data but does not execute actions; an Automation rule actually performs the automated steps.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Entity page in Sentinel aggregates data from multiple sources (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Azure AD) into a single timeline of entity activities, including app consent grants. When a consent phishing alert is triggered, the analyst can use the Entity page to view the exact OAuth permissions granted, the app's publisher, and the consent timestamp, then initiate a playbook (e.g., via the 'Run Playbook' button) to revoke the app's access using Microsoft Graph API calls. This integration reduces mean time to respond (MTTR) by eliminating the need to switch between portals.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Automation rule
- Consent phishing
- Playbook
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
Automation rule
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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Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Automation rule.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Automation rule — The correct playbook to use for automating investigation and remediation of a suspected consent phishing attack is an Automation rule. In Microsoft Sentinel, an Automation rule can be configured to trigger specific actions, such as revoking permissions or isolating accounts, based on alerts like those from Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This allows for automated response without manual intervention.
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