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Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM and SOAR solution built on Azure that delivers intelligent security analytics across the enterprise. It provides AI-powered threat detection, automated response with playbooks, and deep integration with Microsoft 365, Azure, and the broader Microsoft security stack. Sentinel's consumption-based pricing and serverless architecture make it highly scalable.

Last updated February 28, 2026

Founded

2019

Pricing

From $2.46/GB ingested (pay-as-you-go) / Commitment tiers available

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Deployment

Cloud

Cloud SIEM

Key Features

+AI-powered threat detection and investigation

+Built-in SOAR with automated playbooks

+Deep Microsoft 365 and Azure integration

+Kusto Query Language (KQL) for analytics

+Threat intelligence fusion

+User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)

+Multi-cloud and hybrid data connectors

+Jupyter Notebook integration for hunting

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Deep native integration with Microsoft ecosystem
+Cloud-native with no infrastructure to manage
+Free data ingestion for Microsoft 365 and Azure logs
+Built-in SOAR with Logic Apps playbooks
+Rapidly growing content hub and community

Cons

–Per-GB costs can spike with non-Microsoft data sources
–KQL learning curve for teams used to other query languages
–Best value requires heavy Microsoft investment
–Some advanced features require additional Microsoft licenses

Best For

Microsoft-centric organizations wanting a cloud-native SIEM with deep M365 and Azure integration

Community & Practitioner Evidence

Community Sources

❓ Q&A Threads

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Microsoft Sentinel questions on Stack Overflow[Stack Overflow]

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Sources & References

Microsoft Sentinel — Official Website & Documentation[Vendor]
Microsoft Sentinel Reviews on G2[User Reviews]
Microsoft Sentinel Reviews on TrustRadius[User Reviews]
Microsoft Sentinel Reviews on PeerSpot[User Reviews]
Microsoft Sentinel questions on Stack Overflow[Technical Q&A]

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