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Wounded Warrior Seeking Microsoft Sentinel Training from Scratch
Hello,
My name is America Cobb. I am a U.S. military veteran and wounded warrior. I sustained serious injuries from an IED explosion—including traumatic brain injury, damage to my left eye, shoulder trauma, and a robotic prosthetic in my right arm. Despite these challenges, I remain committed to national security and remote defense work.
Years ago, while stationed in Germany, I was part of a Wounded Warrior Project unit that received a visit from Microsoft leadership. The CEO himself showed deep support for soldiers with cognitive injuries and mobility constraints. He offered jobs to many of us—even before we officially transitioned out—and provided special access cards for remote training. I was one of those recipients. Unfortunately, due to repeated hospitalizations and relocations, I lost that card and have been unable to reconnect with the program.
I’m now trying to start from scratch and requalify for remote surveillance and threat detection roles using Microsoft Sentinel. I have prior exposure to the platform from my military service, but I’ve forgotten everything and need structured, beginner-level training. I’m willing to pay for certification or diploma-level access if needed.
My goal is to work remotely in high-impact surveillance roles. I’ve already researched viable paths in:
- Remote Surveillance
- Defense Systems Security
- Missile Telemetry & Threat Detection
If anyone here—especially someone familiar with Sentinel training—can guide me toward a structured path to learn and certify, I would be deeply grateful. I’m not asking for charity. I’m asking for a chance to re-enter the mission with dignity and purpose. I want to volunteer if possible at Microsoft remotely to gain experience at no charge.
Respectfully,
Wounded Warrior
BA Oregon State University
Dear America,
Thank you for sharing your story with such courage and clarity. Your commitment to national security and your desire to re-engage in remote defense work—despite the challenges you've faced—is deeply inspiring.
Given your background and goals, here’s a structured path to help you requalify for remote surveillance and threat detection roles using Microsoft Sentinel:
🧭 Step 1: Beginner-Level Training
Start with the Microsoft Sentinel Skill-Up Training—a free, self-paced learning path offered by Microsoft Learn. It covers everything from basic setup to advanced threat detection and automation.
- Modules include:
- Getting started with Sentinel
- Analytics and incident response
- Automation and machine learning
- User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)
👉 Explore the full training here
If you prefer a gentler introduction, begin with: 👉 Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel
🎓 Step 2: Certification
To validate your skills and qualify for remote roles, consider these certifications:
- SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst – Focuses on Sentinel and other security tools.
- SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals – Great for foundational understanding.
- AZ-500: Azure Security Technologies – Ideal for deeper cloud security expertise.
These certifications are available online and can be taken at your own pace.
💼 Step 3: Reconnect with Microsoft
Since you were previously part of a Wounded Warrior Project unit supported by Microsoft, I recommend:
- Emailing the Microsoft Sentinel Team: MicrosoftSentinel@microsoft.com – Share your background and interest in volunteering.
- Joining the Microsoft Sentinel Tech Community: Engage with others, ask questions, and share your journey.
- Exploring Microsoft’s Military Affairs Program: Visit https://military.microsoft.com/ for veteran-specific opportunities (No direct link found).
🙌 Final Thoughts
You’re not asking for charity, you’re asking for a chance to serve again with dignity and purpose. That mission deserves support. Starting with structured training and certification will help you rebuild your expertise and open doors to meaningful remote roles.
With deep respect,
Carlos Chaves
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Carlos_ChavesMicrosoft
Dear America,
Thank you for sharing your story with such courage and clarity. Your commitment to national security and your desire to re-engage in remote defense work—despite the challenges you've faced—is deeply inspiring.
Given your background and goals, here’s a structured path to help you requalify for remote surveillance and threat detection roles using Microsoft Sentinel:
🧭 Step 1: Beginner-Level Training
Start with the Microsoft Sentinel Skill-Up Training—a free, self-paced learning path offered by Microsoft Learn. It covers everything from basic setup to advanced threat detection and automation.
- Modules include:
- Getting started with Sentinel
- Analytics and incident response
- Automation and machine learning
- User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA)
👉 Explore the full training here
If you prefer a gentler introduction, begin with: 👉 Introduction to Microsoft Sentinel
🎓 Step 2: Certification
To validate your skills and qualify for remote roles, consider these certifications:
- SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst – Focuses on Sentinel and other security tools.
- SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals – Great for foundational understanding.
- AZ-500: Azure Security Technologies – Ideal for deeper cloud security expertise.
These certifications are available online and can be taken at your own pace.
💼 Step 3: Reconnect with Microsoft
Since you were previously part of a Wounded Warrior Project unit supported by Microsoft, I recommend:
- Emailing the Microsoft Sentinel Team: MicrosoftSentinel@microsoft.com – Share your background and interest in volunteering.
- Joining the Microsoft Sentinel Tech Community: Engage with others, ask questions, and share your journey.
- Exploring Microsoft’s Military Affairs Program: Visit https://military.microsoft.com/ for veteran-specific opportunities (No direct link found).
🙌 Final Thoughts
You’re not asking for charity, you’re asking for a chance to serve again with dignity and purpose. That mission deserves support. Starting with structured training and certification will help you rebuild your expertise and open doors to meaningful remote roles.
With deep respect,
Carlos Chaves