KQL Search

This KQL (Kusto Query Language) query is designed to create an enriched dataset of Entra users for use in Microsoft Sentinel, a security information and event management (SIEM) system. Here's a simple breakdown of what the query does:

1. Data Source: It starts by accessing a table called EntraUsers, which contains information about users.

2. Time Filter: The query filters the data to include only records generated in the last three days (TimeGenerated > ago(3d)).

3. Aggregation: It uses the summarize function with arg_max to get the most recent record for each user based on the TimeGenerated field. This ensures that for each user ID (id), only the latest information is retained.

4. Column Management:

   • project-away _*: This removes any columns that start with an underscore, which are typically system-generated or less relevant for the intended use.
   • project-rename ObjectId = id: This renames the id column to ObjectId for clarity or consistency with other datasets.

In summary, this query creates a streamlined and up-to-date list of Entra users, retaining only the most recent information for each user, and prepares it for further use in security detections and automations within Microsoft Sentinel.