Threat detection, posture & security operations
Amazon Security Lake vs Microsoft Sentinel data lake
Amazon Security Lake maps to the Microsoft Sentinel data lake.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Security Lake | Microsoft Sentinel data lake |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Centralizes security logs from AWS, SaaS, and on-premises sources into an S3-based data lake you own, normalized to OCSF in Apache Parquet. | Low-cost, long-retention security data lake in open format with tiered storage and a single copy of data, queryable with KQL, notebooks, and jobs alongside Sentinel analytics. |
| Pricing model | Per GB ingested and normalized, plus S3 storage and query costs. | Per GB ingested into the data lake tier, plus storage retention and query or processing charges. |
| Docs | Amazon Security Lake docs | Microsoft Sentinel data lake docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Security Lake pricing | Microsoft Sentinel data lake pricing |
| Exams | SCS-C03 DEA-C01 | SC-200 |
Key differences
- Format and ownership. Security Lake stores OCSF-normalized Parquet in S3 buckets in your account, which any tool (Athena, OpenSearch, partner SIEMs) can query. Sentinel data lake is a Microsoft-managed lake tier with a single copy of data, queried with KQL, notebooks, and jobs alongside Sentinel analytics.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB ingested and normalized, plus S3 storage and query costs. Amazon Security Lake pricing →
- Azure
- Per GB ingested into the data lake tier, plus storage retention and query or processing charges. Microsoft Sentinel data lake pricing →
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Security – Specialty SCS-C03 | AWS | Specialty | current The current code (SCS-C03) is taken from the exam-prep link on the official certification page. Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), and Portuguese (Brazil) versions retire after Dec 31, 2026. |
| AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate DEA-C01 | AWS | Associate | current |
| Microsoft Certified – Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200 | Azure | Associate | current |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
FAQ
What is the Azure equivalent of Amazon Security Lake?
Amazon Security Lake maps to the Microsoft Sentinel data lake.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Security Lake and Microsoft Sentinel data lake?
AWS: Per GB ingested and normalized, plus S3 storage and query costs. Azure: Per GB ingested into the data lake tier, plus storage retention and query or processing charges. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03); AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01); Microsoft Certified – Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200).