EPC Group provides enterprise Microsoft Sentinel (formerly Azure Sentinel) consulting for SIEM implementation, threat detection, incident response, and SOC operations. We deploy Sentinel with Microsoft Defender XDR integration for unified security visibility. Compliance: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and GDPR. Fixed-fee accelerators. 29 years of Microsoft experience. 11,000+ enterprise engagements, zero audit failures.
Key Facts
- Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform built on Azure Log Analytics.
- Integrates with Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, and 100+ data connectors out of the box.
- Pricing: pay-per-GB ingested or capacity reservation (commitment tier for predictable costs).
- Supports compliance frameworks: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, CMMC, PCI DSS.
- Automation: Sentinel Playbooks (Azure Logic Apps) automate incident response workflows.
- EPC Group: 29 years Microsoft consulting, 11,000+ enterprise engagements.
Azure Sentinel Consulting Services
Protect your enterprise with cloud-native SIEM powered by AI. From threat detection to incident response, we deliver security operations that keep your organization safe around the clock.
Comprehensive Security Operations
End-to-end Azure Sentinel services from initial deployment to 24/7 managed security operations.
SIEM Implementation
Deploy Azure Sentinel as your cloud-native SIEM with optimized data connectors, custom analytics rules, and automated threat detection tailored to your environment.
- Data connector configuration and optimization
- Custom analytics rules and detection logic
- Log ingestion strategy and cost optimization
- Workspace architecture design
Threat Detection & Hunting
Proactive threat hunting using advanced analytics, machine learning, and custom KQL queries to identify sophisticated attacks before they cause damage.
- Advanced hunting queries and playbooks
- UEBA (User Entity Behavior Analytics)
- Custom threat intelligence integration
- Anomaly detection tuning
Incident Response
Streamlined incident response workflows with automated playbooks, investigation tools, and remediation procedures to minimize breach impact.
- Automated response playbooks (SOAR)
- Investigation workbooks and dashboards
- Incident classification and prioritization
- Post-incident forensics and reporting
SOC Setup & Operations
Build or enhance your Security Operations Center with Azure Sentinel at its core. 24/7 monitoring, alert triage, and escalation procedures.
- 24/7 security monitoring services
- Alert triage and escalation workflows
- SOC analyst training and enablement
- KPI dashboards and reporting
Microsoft Defender Integration
Unified security across Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Cloud, and Defender for Endpoint with centralized visibility in Sentinel.
- Microsoft 365 Defender integration
- Defender for Cloud connectivity
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Cross-product correlation rules
Compliance & Governance
Meet regulatory requirements with security controls, audit logging, and compliance dashboards built into your Sentinel deployment.
- HIPAA security rule compliance
- SOC 2 Type II controls mapping
- FedRAMP security monitoring
- GDPR data protection logging
Complete Azure Security Stack
Unified security across the entire Microsoft ecosystem with centralized visibility and response.
Microsoft Sentinel
Cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform for intelligent security analytics
Microsoft Defender
Unified XDR solution for endpoints, identities, email, and cloud apps
Defender for Cloud
Cloud security posture management and workload protection
Security Compliance Expertise
Meet regulatory requirements with security controls designed for compliance-heavy industries.
HIPAA
Healthcare security and privacy rule compliance with comprehensive audit trails and access controls.
SOC 2
Service organization controls for security, availability, and confidentiality of customer data.
FedRAMP
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program compliance for government cloud security.
GDPR
European data protection regulation compliance with data subject rights and privacy monitoring.
Enterprise Security Features
Advanced security capabilities powered by Microsoft's threat intelligence and AI.
Advanced Threat Detection
ML-powered detection of sophisticated attacks including APTs, ransomware, and insider threats.
Automated Playbooks
SOAR capabilities with Logic Apps for automated incident response and remediation.
Threat Hunting
Proactive hunting with custom KQL queries and threat intelligence integration.
Real-Time Analytics
Stream analytics processing millions of events per second with instant alerting.
Multi-Cloud Visibility
Unified security view across Azure, AWS, GCP, and on-premises environments.
Log Analytics
Scalable log ingestion with intelligent tiering and cost optimization.
Reduce mean time to detect threats with automated analytics
Machine learning tuning for accurate threat identification
Enterprise security operations centers deployed
Round-the-clock security operations and response
Connect Your Entire Environment
Azure Sentinel integrates with your existing infrastructure for unified security visibility.
Microsoft 365
Azure Services
On-Premises
Third-Party
Security Implementation Process
Our proven methodology ensures successful Azure Sentinel deployments with minimal disruption.
Security Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your current security posture, threat landscape, and compliance requirements to design an optimal Sentinel deployment.
Architecture Design
Design workspace architecture, data connector strategy, and analytics rules tailored to your organization and industry requirements.
Implementation
Deploy Sentinel with optimized configurations, custom detections, and automated playbooks. Integrate with existing security tools.
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, and continuous improvement of your security operations.
The Security Partner You Can Trust
With 29 years of Microsoft security expertise and advanced specialization in security solutions, EPC Group delivers enterprise-grade protection for the most demanding environments.
Microsoft Security Partner
Advanced specialization in Microsoft security solutions with direct access to engineering resources.
Enterprise Experience
Proven track record securing Fortune 500 companies in highly regulated industries.
Compliance Expertise
Deep knowledge of HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and GDPR security requirements.
Rapid Deployment
Accelerated implementation with pre-built content packs and proven methodologies.
Ready to Secure Your Enterprise?
Schedule a free security assessment with our experts to evaluate your current posture and discover how Azure Sentinel can protect your organization.
- Free security posture assessment
- Threat landscape analysis
- Customized security roadmap
- ROI and cost analysis
Protect Your Organization Today
Join leading enterprises who trust EPC Group for their security operations. Get 24/7 protection with Azure Sentinel and our expert SOC team.
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Microsoft Entra ID Guide
Identity governance, conditional access, PIM, and zero trust identity management.
Contact EPC Group
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Azure Sentinel (Microsoft Sentinel) Consulting
EPC Group provides enterprise Microsoft Sentinel (formerly Azure Sentinel) consulting for SIEM implementation, threat detection, incident response, and SOC operations. We deploy Sentinel with Microsoft Defender XDR integration for unified security visibility. Compliance: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and GDPR. Fixed-fee accelerators. 29 years of Microsoft experience. 11,000+ enterprise engagements, zero audit failures.
Key facts
- Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform built on Azure Log Analytics.
- Integrates with Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, and 100+ data connectors out of the box.
- Pricing: pay-per-GB ingested or capacity reservation (commitment tier for predictable costs).
- Supports compliance frameworks: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, CMMC, PCI DSS.
- Automation: Sentinel Playbooks (Azure Logic Apps) automate incident response workflows.
- EPC Group: 29 years Microsoft consulting, 11,000+ enterprise engagements.
Microsoft Sentinel Consulting Services
EPC Group delivers end-to-end Microsoft Sentinel implementations. Our consulting services cover every phase of a SIEM deployment:
- SIEM implementation — Workspace design, data connector configuration, and analytics rule deployment.
- Threat detection — Custom KQL analytics rules, scheduled queries, and behavioral analytics for your environment.
- Threat hunting — Proactive hunting queries across your log data to find threats that automated rules miss.
- Incident response — Automated playbooks (Logic Apps) for common incident types. Manual investigation procedures and runbooks.
- SOC setup and operations — SOC organizational design, on-call procedures, escalation paths, and analyst training.
- Microsoft Defender integration — Connect Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity into Sentinel for unified incident management.
- Compliance mapping — Map Sentinel analytics rules to HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and GDPR control requirements with documented evidence.
SIEM Architecture: What We Deploy
A well-designed Sentinel deployment has four layers:
- Data ingestion — Connect all log sources: Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Defender XDR, firewalls, servers, and third-party SaaS. EPC Group configures data connectors and CEF/Syslog forwarders.
- Detection layer — Scheduled analytics rules, NRT (near real-time) rules, and Microsoft Sentinel Fusion detections for multi-stage attacks. Custom KQL rules tuned for your environment.
- Investigation layer — Workbooks for visual dashboards. Entity behavioral analytics (UEBA) for anomalous user and device activity.
- Response layer — Automated playbooks using Logic Apps. Ticket creation in ServiceNow or Jira. Automated containment actions (isolate endpoint, disable user, block IP).
Compliance with Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel supports four major compliance frameworks that EPC Group addresses in every regulated-industry Sentinel deployment:
HIPAA
Sentinel provides HIPAA-required audit logging for all PHI-adjacent systems. EPC Group deploys analytics rules that detect unauthorized PHI access, alert on unusual access patterns, and generate HIPAA audit reports for breach notification obligations.
SOC 2
Sentinel audit logs and incident records provide the evidence base for SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria. EPC Group maps Sentinel analytics rules to CC7 (system operations) and CC9 (risk mitigation) controls explicitly.
FedRAMP
Government clients use Sentinel in Azure Government (GovCloud) tenants with FedRAMP Moderate/High authorization. EPC Group deploys NIST SP 800-53 analytics rule packs and documents the control mapping for the FedRAMP System Security Plan (SSP).
GDPR
Sentinel's audit logging supports GDPR Article 30 records of processing activities and breach detection requirements under Article 33. EPC Group configures data retention and purge policies to meet the GDPR data minimization principle.
Microsoft Defender Integration
EPC Group integrates the full Microsoft security stack into Sentinel:
- Microsoft Defender XDR — Unified investigation across endpoints, identities, email, and cloud apps. Incidents from all Defender products flow into Sentinel automatically.
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud — Cloud security posture management alerts route to Sentinel for centralized SOC investigation.
- Microsoft Defender for Identity — Active Directory and Entra ID attack detection (pass-the-hash, Kerberoasting, lateral movement) in Sentinel.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint — Device health, vulnerability data, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) alerts in Sentinel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft Sentinel?
Microsoft Sentinel (formerly Azure Sentinel) is a cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform. It collects security logs from across your environment, applies analytics rules and AI to detect threats, and automates incident response through playbooks built on Azure Logic Apps.
How much does Microsoft Sentinel cost?
Sentinel pricing is based on data ingestion volume. You pay per GB ingested per day. Commitment tiers (100 GB/day and above) offer up to 65% discount vs. pay-as-you-go. EPC Group includes ingestion volume estimation in every Sentinel engagement to size costs accurately.
What is the difference between Sentinel and Defender?
Microsoft Defender products (XDR, Endpoint, Identity, for Cloud) detect threats within specific Microsoft product areas. Microsoft Sentinel is the SIEM — it aggregates alerts from Defender, third-party tools, and your own applications for centralized detection, investigation, and response.
How long does a Sentinel implementation take?
A basic Sentinel implementation (workspace setup, core data connectors, 20 analytics rules, 5 playbooks) takes 4–6 weeks. A full enterprise SOC implementation (all data sources, 50+ custom analytics rules, UEBA, full playbook library, compliance mapping) takes 12–20 weeks.
Do you support managed SOC services?
Yes. EPC Group provides ongoing managed Sentinel services including alert triage, analyst escalation, threat hunting, monthly reporting, and rule tuning. Contact us for managed SOC service tier pricing.
Secure your organization with Microsoft Sentinel
Talk to an EPC Group security architect about Microsoft Sentinel implementation, threat detection, and SOC design. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.