Enable SOC readiness with Microsoft Sentinel
The SOC & Sentinel Enablement Workstream helps organisations build or improve their security operations centre (SOC) capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel. It is designed for security teams that need to integrate log sources, establish detection rules and response processes, and align threat monitoring with operational workflows. This workstream gives clarity on how to configure Sentinel to support threat detection and incident management in a way that suits your environment.
In this workstream we begin with discovery and scoping to understand your security data sources, event logging behaviour and operational priorities. We then configure Sentinel analytics, data connectors and playbooks to support detection and response, and validate the outcomes against agreed success criteria. At the end of the engagement you receive configuration artefacts, runbooks and recommendations for ongoing SOC operations.
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Service Overview
Highlights
- Microsoft Sentinel workspace configuration
- Data connector and log ingestion setup
- Analytics and detection rule tuning
- Response playbook design and automation
Business Benefits
- Improved visibility into security threats and alerts
- Configured detection and automation tailored to your estate
- Artefacts to support SOC processes and escalation
- Operational handover notes and next steps
Typical use cases
- Organisations enabling or maturing SOC capabilities
- Teams integrating Microsoft Sentinel with existing security tooling
- Security groups implementing automated response playbooks
- IT and security operations aligning detection workflows
Objectives & deliverables
What Success Looks Like
- Confirm SOC requirements and success criteria
- Onboard and configure Microsoft Sentinel workspace
- Enable key data connectors and log sources
- Configure detection analytics and response playbooks
- Document configurations and provide operational guidance
What You Get
- Configured Microsoft Sentinel workspace
- Connected log sources and data connectors
- Tuned analytics rules and detections
- Response playbooks and automation workflows
- Operational documentation and handover summary
How It Works
- Discovery and SOC requirements workshop
- Sentinel workspace and data ingestion setup
- Analytics rule and detection tuning
- Playbook design and automation configuration
- Validation, documentation and operational handover
Engagement Options
- Foundational SOC Enablement - Basic Sentinel setup and connectors
- Detection Tuning Focus - Advanced analytics and rule tuning
- Automation and Response - Playbook and SOAR configuration
- Full SOC Integration - End to end SOC enablement and process design
Additional Information
Prerequisites & licensing
Before starting this workstream, it helps to have:
- An Azure subscription with Microsoft Sentinel enabled
- Access to relevant log sources and security events
- Defined SOC objectives and risk profile
- Security operations or analyst team participation
Security & Compliance Notes
- Microsoft Sentinel combines SIEM and SOAR capabilities to support detection and response processes
- Automation rules and playbooks are based on Logic Apps and require appropriate permissions
Common Bundles
Customers who use this service often bundle with these services
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Independent assessment of email security covering mail flow, phishing controls, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and user protections and operational readiness.
Security & Compliance Workshops
Interactive workshops covering security and compliance fundamentals, regulatory requirements, risk assessment techniques, and practical controls for consistent organisational understanding.
Identity & Access Enablement Workstream
Configure Entra ID conditional access, privileged identity management, and governance features unlocked by E3 to E5 upgrades licensing.
Identity Governance (Access Reviews & Entitlements)
Implement identity governance with access reviews, entitlement management and lifecycle automation to control access duration, justification and audit evidence.
Entra ID Governance Enablement
Enable Microsoft Entra ID Governance with access reviews, entitlement management, and privileged access workflows, backed by adoption and operational handover.
Fabric Governance, Security & Cost Control
Establish Microsoft Fabric governance with workspace strategy, role based access, auditing, environment separation, and cost controls for predictable operation.
Data Strategy & Architecture
Define a clear data strategy and target architecture that aligns platforms, governance, security and cost with measurable business outcomes.
2nd–4th Line Support (On‑Demand or Retainer)
Senior escalation support for complex Microsoft cloud incidents, providing rapid diagnosis, safe remediation, and clear handover through on-demand or retainer models.
P1 Incident Management & Security Escalations
On-call P1 incident management providing rapid triage, coordinated escalation, evidence capture, and clear communications until critical services are restored.
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