From Zero to a DevSecOps Hero - Extending Microsoft Sentinel

Learn to extend Microsoft Sentinel's capabilities through custom integrations and automation in this 30-minute conference talk from Conf42 DevOps 2026. Explore the critical importance of data security in modern organizations and understand the challenges facing security operations teams today. Discover how Microsoft Sentinel serves as a comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM) solution, then dive deep into practical integration techniques by examining how to connect Dynatrace monitoring data with Sentinel. Master the process of building and configuring custom connectors to expand Sentinel's data ingestion capabilities beyond standard offerings. Gain hands-on knowledge of automating threat detection workflows and response mechanisms to enhance your organization's security posture. Walk through real-world scenarios that demonstrate how to transform from basic security monitoring to advanced DevSecOps practices, enabling proactive threat hunting and automated incident response across your infrastructure.