Microsoft Sentinel
Cloud-native Azure SIEM with AI-powered detection and automated response
ToolSIEM & Security AnalyticsCloud
Pricing: Free 31-day trial (10 GB/day); pay-as-you-go from ~$5.20/GB ingested, with commitment tiers down to ~$2.46/GB at high volume (region-dependent; Microsoft directs to cost estimator/sales for exact rates)
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What is 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.
Best for: Microsoft-centric organizations wanting a cloud-native SIEM with deep M365 and Azure integration
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
Things to check
- 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
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Key facts
- Pricing
- Free 31-day trial (10 GB/day); pay-as-you-go from ~$5.20/GB ingested, with commitment tiers down to ~$2.46/GB at high volume (region-dependent; Microsoft directs to cost estimator/sales for exact rates)
- Model
- Per-GB ingested (with commitment tier discounts)
- Founded
- 2019
- Cloud
- Yes
- Self-hosted
- No
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