Quick Answer
The answer is the ThreatIntelligenceIndicator table. This is correct because Microsoft Sentinel’s ThreatIntelligenceIndicator data source stores ingested threat intelligence feeds, including known malicious IP addresses, allowing you to cross-reference sign-in activity against these indicators. In the context of the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of which table holds pre-curated threat data versus raw activity logs. A common trap is choosing SigninLogs, which record sign-in events but contain no threat context, or AuditLogs and SecurityEvent, which track directory changes and Windows events respectively. To remember: think of ThreatIntelligenceIndicator as the “watchlist of bad actors” — it’s the only table that tells you if an IP is known malicious, not just that a sign-in happened. A quick memory tip: “TI” stands for Threat Intelligence, and it’s the only table that answers “is this IP bad?” directly.
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
You are investigating a suspicious sign-in to a privileged account. You need to determine if the sign-in was from a known malicious IP address. Which Microsoft Sentinel data source should you query?
ThreatIntelligenceIndicator
This table contains threat intelligence data such as malicious IPs.
SecurityEvent
Why wrong: SecurityEvent contains Windows event logs.
SigninLogs
Why wrong: SigninLogs show sign-in events but not threat intelligence.
AuditLogs
Why wrong: AuditLogs track administrative actions.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
ThreatIntelligenceIndicator
Option B is correct because Threat Intelligence in Sentinel contains known malicious IPs. Option A is wrong because SigninLogs show sign-in events but not threat intelligence. Option C is wrong because AuditLogs are for directory changes. Option D is wrong because SecurityEvent is for Windows event logs.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
ThreatIntelligenceIndicator
Why this is correct
This table contains threat intelligence data such as malicious IPs.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
SecurityEvent
Why it's wrong here
SecurityEvent contains Windows event logs.
SigninLogs
Why it's wrong here
SigninLogs show sign-in events but not threat intelligence.
AuditLogs
Why it's wrong here
AuditLogs track administrative actions.
Common exam traps
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
SigninLogs show sign-in events but not threat intelligence.
Detailed technical explanation
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related SC-200 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
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Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Authentication checks who the user is..
The correct answer is: ThreatIntelligenceIndicator — Option B is correct because Threat Intelligence in Sentinel contains known malicious IPs. Option A is wrong because SigninLogs show sign-in events but not threat intelligence. Option C is wrong because AuditLogs are for directory changes. Option D is wrong because SecurityEvent is for Windows event logs.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related SC-200 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Authentication checks who the user is.
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