Microsoft Sentinel Tutorial for Beginners 2026: Complete SOC Analyst Guide with KQL and Hands-On Examples
This complete Microsoft Sentinel tutorial explains SIEM architecture, data connectors, Log Analytics, KQL, analytics rules, incidents, workbooks, automation, UEBA, threat hunting and hands-on SOC investigations.
By Krisha Chary, Cloud Transformation Architect | Published July 9, 2026 | SOC & SIEM | 15 min read
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