- A
Enable password hash synchronization in Microsoft Entra Connect
Enabling password hash synchronization in Microsoft Entra Connect is correct because it allows Microsoft Defender for Identity to analyze NTLM hashes and detect pass-the-hash attacks.
- B
Install the Azure ATP agent on all servers
Why wrong: Installing the Azure ATP agent on all servers is incorrect because the MDI sensor (which replaced the Azure ATP agent) is already installed on domain controllers. Additional agents on servers are not required for pass-the-hash detection.
- C
Enable Kerberos event logging on domain controllers
Why wrong: Enabling Kerberos event logging on domain controllers is incorrect because pass-the-hash attacks exploit NTLM authentication, not Kerberos. MDI detects pass-the-hash through network traffic analysis of NTLM, so enabling Kerberos logging would not help.
- D
Configure multi-factor authentication for all users
Why wrong: Configuring multi-factor authentication for all users is incorrect because MFA is a preventive control that reduces the risk of credential theft, but it does not enable MDI to detect pass-the-hash attacks. Detection requires the technical configuration of PHS.
SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft security solutions. 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. 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.
Your organization, Contoso Ltd., has a hybrid environment with on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. You are deploying Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) to protect against identity-based attacks. You have installed the MDI sensor on domain controllers and configured the service with the necessary permissions. After installation, you notice that MDI is not generating alerts for pass-the-hash attacks. You have verified that the sensors are healthy and that audit policies are correctly configured. You need to ensure that MDI can detect pass-the-hash attacks. What should you do?
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
Enable password hash synchronization in Microsoft Entra Connect
Option A is correct because enabling password hash synchronization (PHS) in Entra Connect allows MDI to analyze NTLM hashes and detect pass-the-hash attacks. Option B is wrong because installing the Azure ATP agent (legacy name) is not necessary; the MDI sensor is already installed on domain controllers. Option C is wrong because Kerberos event logging is not specifically required for pass-the-hash detection; MDI uses NTLM traffic. Option D is wrong because configuring multi-factor authentication does not enable MDI to detect pass-the-hash; MFA is an authentication method, not a detection capability.
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.
- ✓
Enable password hash synchronization in Microsoft Entra Connect
Why this is correct
Enabling password hash synchronization in Microsoft Entra Connect is correct because it allows Microsoft Defender for Identity to analyze NTLM hashes and detect pass-the-hash attacks.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Install the Azure ATP agent on all servers
Why it's wrong here
Installing the Azure ATP agent on all servers is incorrect because the MDI sensor (which replaced the Azure ATP agent) is already installed on domain controllers. Additional agents on servers are not required for pass-the-hash detection.
- ✗
Enable Kerberos event logging on domain controllers
Why it's wrong here
Enabling Kerberos event logging on domain controllers is incorrect because pass-the-hash attacks exploit NTLM authentication, not Kerberos. MDI detects pass-the-hash through network traffic analysis of NTLM, so enabling Kerberos logging would not help.
- ✗
Configure multi-factor authentication for all users
Why it's wrong here
Configuring multi-factor authentication for all users is incorrect because MFA is a preventive control that reduces the risk of credential theft, but it does not enable MDI to detect pass-the-hash attacks. Detection requires the technical configuration of PHS.
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 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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Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable password hash synchronization in Microsoft Entra Connect — Option A is correct because enabling password hash synchronization (PHS) in Entra Connect allows MDI to analyze NTLM hashes and detect pass-the-hash attacks. Option B is wrong because installing the Azure ATP agent (legacy name) is not necessary; the MDI sensor is already installed on domain controllers. Option C is wrong because Kerberos event logging is not specifically required for pass-the-hash detection; MDI uses NTLM traffic. Option D is wrong because configuring multi-factor authentication does not enable MDI to detect pass-the-hash; MFA is an authentication method, not a detection capability.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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