The correct answer is SecurityEvent and DeviceNetworkEvents. These two data sources are essential for threat hunting related to lateral movement because SecurityEvent captures Windows security logs, including Event ID 4624 for successful logons and 4648 for explicit credential use, which reveal when an attacker moves between hosts using stolen credentials. DeviceNetworkEvents, from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, records outbound network connections and inbound listening ports, allowing analysts to spot anomalous communication patterns like a workstation connecting to multiple internal systems. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between host-based and network-based detection sources for lateral movement, a common trap being to confuse SigninLogs (cloud authentication) with on-premises lateral movement. A useful memory tip is to think of lateral movement as “hop and connect” — SecurityEvent tracks the hop (logon events), while DeviceNetworkEvents tracks the connect (network flows).
SC-200 Perform threat hunting Practice Question
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.
Which TWO data sources are commonly used in Microsoft Sentinel for threat hunting related to lateral movement? (Select TWO.)
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
SecurityEvent
Options B and C are correct because SecurityEvent (Windows events) and DeviceNetworkEvents (network connections) are key for detecting lateral movement. Option A is wrong because SigninLogs are for cloud sign-ins, not lateral movement. Option D is wrong because OfficeActivity is for Office 365, not lateral movement. Option E is wrong because AuditLogs are for directory changes, not lateral movement.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
SigninLogs
Why it's wrong here
SigninLogs are for sign-in events to cloud apps, not lateral movement.
✓
SecurityEvent
Why this is correct
SecurityEvent contains Windows security events like logon and process creation that can indicate lateral movement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
OfficeActivity
Why it's wrong here
OfficeActivity is for Office 365 audit logs, not lateral movement.
✓
DeviceNetworkEvents
Why this is correct
DeviceNetworkEvents shows network connections that may indicate lateral movement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
AuditLogs
Why it's wrong here
AuditLogs contain directory audit logs, not lateral movement.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Perform threat hunting — This question tests Perform threat hunting — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SecurityEvent — Options B and C are correct because SecurityEvent (Windows events) and DeviceNetworkEvents (network connections) are key for detecting lateral movement. Option A is wrong because SigninLogs are for cloud sign-ins, not lateral movement. Option D is wrong because OfficeActivity is for Office 365, not lateral movement. Option E is wrong because AuditLogs are for directory changes, not lateral movement.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO data sources in Microsoft Sentinel are commonly used for threat hunting related to lateral movement?
easy
✓ A.DeviceNetworkEvents
B.Syslog
✓ C.SecurityEvent
D.DnsEvents
E.AzureActivity
Why A: Options B and D are correct. SecurityEvent (Windows Event Logs) contains Event ID 4624 (logon) and 4688 (process), useful for lateral movement. DeviceNetworkEvents (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint) shows network connections. Option A is for syslog, not Windows events. Option C is for DNS, which is less direct. Option E is for Azure activity, not lateral movement.
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
This SC-200 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Microsoft certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the SC-200 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.