Log Ingestion and Configuration in Sentinel

In today's cybersecurity landscape, centralizing security data is critical for defending your digital estate. This text-based course teaches you how to connect diverse log sources to Sentinel, turning raw security data into actionable intelligence. You will master the fundamentals of log ingestion, from setting up workspaces to configuring data connectors. By understanding how data flows from cloud and on-premises environments, you will be able to build a robust foundation for threat hunting and incident response. What you'll learn: - Understand Sentinel architecture and Log Analytics workspace foundations - Configure built-in data connectors for cloud and on-premises sources - Apply Kusto Query Language (KQL) to validate successful log ingestion - Design log retention and archiving policies to optimize storage costs - Troubleshoot common connection and data parsing issues - Implement basic security baselines aligned with Zero Trust principles This course begins with core definitions and workspace setup before guiding you through connection workflows and query validation. You will progress from foundational concepts to practical ingestion strategies using clear, written explanations and practical examples. Designed for beginner security analysts, system administrators, and IT professionals new to cloud SIEM tools, this course requires no prior security operations experience. Start connecting your security logs and strengthen your defense posture today.