- A
DeviceProcessEvents
Why wrong: DeviceProcessEvents records process creations, not network connections.
- B
DeviceLogonEvents
Why wrong: DeviceLogonEvents records authentication events, not network connections.
- C
DeviceNetworkEvents
This table records network connections, which are key for detecting lateral movement.
- D
DeviceFileEvents
Why wrong: DeviceFileEvents records file operations, not network connections.
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Using DeviceNetworkEvents Table to Identify Lateral Movement in Microsoft Defender XDR
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of perform threat hunting. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. A key principle to apply: lateral movement. 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.
You are a threat hunter and you want to identify potential lateral movement in your environment. Which Microsoft Defender XDR hunting table would you query to find network connections from a compromised workstation to other internal devices?
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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DeviceNetworkEvents
The correct answer is Option C (DeviceNetworkEvents). This table contains network connection events, such as outbound and inbound connections, making it ideal for identifying lateral movement via network connections from a compromised workstation to other internal devices. Option A (DeviceProcessEvents) captures process creation events, not network connections. Option B (DeviceLogonEvents) records authentication events. Option D (DeviceFileEvents) logs file creation and modification events. None of these directly show network connections.
Key principle: Lateral movement
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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DeviceProcessEvents
Why it's wrong here
DeviceProcessEvents records process creations, not network connections.
- ✗
DeviceLogonEvents
Why it's wrong here
DeviceLogonEvents records authentication events, not network connections.
- ✓
DeviceNetworkEvents
Why this is correct
This table records network connections, which are key for detecting lateral movement.
Related concept
Lateral movement
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DeviceFileEvents
Why it's wrong here
DeviceFileEvents records file operations, not network connections.
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How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Lateral movement
- DeviceNetworkEvents
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
Lateral movement
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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What does this SC-200 question test?
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Lateral movement.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: DeviceNetworkEvents — The correct answer is Option C (DeviceNetworkEvents). This table contains network connection events, such as outbound and inbound connections, making it ideal for identifying lateral movement via network connections from a compromised workstation to other internal devices. Option A (DeviceProcessEvents) captures process creation events, not network connections. Option B (DeviceLogonEvents) records authentication events. Option D (DeviceFileEvents) logs file creation and modification events. None of these directly show network connections.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Lateral movement
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