Security Alerts & Recommendations
Understanding the Concept
Defender for Cloud generates security alerts when threats are detected in protected workloads. Alerts are categorized by severity (High, Medium, Low, Informational) and mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics. Each alert includes description, affected resource, remediation steps, and related alerts.
Security recommendations provide actionable guidance for improving cloud security posture. Recommendations are prioritized by risk level and include implementation steps. They can be remediated directly from the portal, automated through policies, or assigned through governance rules.
Alert suppression rules can be configured to reduce noise from expected behaviors. Workflow automation uses Logic Apps to trigger automated responses when alerts are generated.
Key Points
- Alerts categorized by severity and mapped to MITRE ATT&CK
- Recommendations prioritized by risk with remediation steps
- Alert suppression rules for noise reduction
- Workflow automation via Logic Apps for automated response
- Integration with Sentinel for SIEM correlation
Why This Matters in Real Organizations
Cloud environments generate massive security data. Without proper alert management and prioritized recommendations, security teams drown in noise. Defender for Cloud prioritizes what matters most and automates routine responses.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Interview Tips
- Describe your cloud alert investigation process
- Discuss how you balance recommendations with operational priorities
Exam Tips (SC-200)
- Know alert severity levels and their implications
- Understand alert suppression rules configuration
- Know how to set up workflow automation
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