Quick Answer
The answer is the Assign owner action type. This is correct because when you need to automatically assign incident owner based on a custom property in a Microsoft Sentinel automation rule, the Assign owner action directly modifies the incident’s Owner field, allowing you to map a value from a custom property—such as a tag or custom field—to a specific user or group. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of automation rule action types and their distinct purposes; a common trap is confusing Assign owner with Run playbook, which triggers a Logic App instead of directly setting ownership. Remember that Assign owner is the only action that changes the incident’s owner property, while Change status updates the incident state and Create ticket (preview) sends data to an external system. For a quick memory tip: think “Owner = Assign owner” to avoid mixing it up with other actions that automate workflows but not ownership.
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You are configuring a Microsoft Sentinel automation rule to automatically assign incidents to a specific owner based on a custom property. Which action type should you use?
Run playbook
Why wrong: This action triggers a playbook but does not directly assign ownership.
Assign owner
This action sets the incident owner to a specified user or group.
Change status
Why wrong: This action changes the incident status but not the owner.
Create ticket (preview)
Why wrong: This action creates a ticket in an external system, not assign ownership.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Assign owner
The 'Assign owner' action type is specifically designed to change the owner of an incident in Microsoft Sentinel. When you need to automatically assign incidents to a specific owner based on a custom property (e.g., a tag or custom field), this action directly modifies the incident's 'Owner' property. Other action types serve different purposes: 'Run playbook' executes a logic app, 'Change status' updates the incident's status (e.g., New, Active, Closed), and 'Create ticket (preview)' creates an external ticket in a connected ticketing system.
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.
Run playbook
Why it's wrong here
This action triggers a playbook but does not directly assign ownership.
Assign owner
Why this is correct
This action sets the incident owner to a specified user or group.
Related concept
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Change status
Why it's wrong here
This action changes the incident status but not the owner.
Create ticket (preview)
Why it's wrong here
This action creates a ticket in an external system, not assign ownership.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'Assign owner' with 'Run playbook', thinking a playbook is required to change the owner, but Sentinel provides a native action for this simple property change without needing a Logic App.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, the 'Assign owner' action updates the 'Owner' property of the incident object in the Microsoft Sentinel API, which corresponds to the 'assignedTo' field in the underlying Azure Monitor alert. This action can be triggered based on conditions like custom properties (e.g., 'CustomEntity' or 'Tags') using the automation rule's condition builder. A real-world scenario is assigning incidents to a specific security analyst based on a 'Region' custom property, ensuring regional incidents are handled by the appropriate team without manual intervention.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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The correct answer is: Assign owner — The 'Assign owner' action type is specifically designed to change the owner of an incident in Microsoft Sentinel. When you need to automatically assign incidents to a specific owner based on a custom property (e.g., a tag or custom field), this action directly modifies the incident's 'Owner' property. Other action types serve different purposes: 'Run playbook' executes a logic app, 'Change status' updates the incident's status (e.g., New, Active, Closed), and 'Create ticket (preview)' creates an external ticket in a connected ticketing system.
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Variation 1. Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel. You need to automatically assign incidents to the appropriate SOC tier based on severity. What should you create?
easyWhy D: Automation rules in Sentinel can automatically assign incidents to owners based on conditions like severity. Option A is correct. Option B is for queries. Option C is for external systems. Option D is for integration.
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