Log Volume Estimation & Workspace
Source-by-source daily GB modelling before deployment (essential for pay-per-GB budgeting); Log Analytics Workspace in UAE North Azure region (data residency); retention policy matched to compliance need.
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM · Abu Dhabi
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Implementation — Abu Dhabi
Emirtech Technology implements Microsoft Sentinel cloud-native SIEM for Abu Dhabi SMB and mid-market customers — connectors, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned rules, playbooks, tuning and integration with M365 / Defender / FortiGate.
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In short: This page covers “Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Implementation”. Emirtech's own engineers carry out the work, as an independent integrator serving Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. A site survey or assessment comes first, then a written itemised quotation.
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Implementation: key facts
| Who provides it? | Emirtech Technology, based at M44, Mussafah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi, in operation since 2018. The work is carried out by Emirtech's own engineers. |
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| Where? | Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, served from Emirtech's Mussafah, Abu Dhabi base; there is no Al Ain office. In Dubai: IT AMC and time attendance by scheduled on-site visits, gate barriers, ANPR, video intercoms and turnstiles by Emirtech itself; CCTV, alarm and access control through SIRA-approved partners, with Emirtech coordinating. |
| What is covered | Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Implementation. |
| Survey and quotation | Emirtech publishes no price list: it surveys or assesses first and then gives a written, itemised quotation. |
| Credentials | Emirtech is an independent systems integrator. It holds no manufacturer-level credential of its own, and its ADMCC approval covers security systems only, not IT services. It claims no partner status with the vendors named on this page. Product brands named on this page are trademarks of their owners. |
| Last reviewed | 21 October 2026 |
How does Emirtech implement Microsoft Sentinel for Abu Dhabi organisations?
Microsoft Sentinel is Microsoft's cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform, ideal for Microsoft-centric SMB and mid-market organisations already on M365 with Defender for Business or higher. Emirtech implements Sentinel commercially with: log volume estimation source-by-source before deployment (essential for pay-per-GB budgeting); Log Analytics Workspace setup in appropriate Azure region (UAE North preferred for data residency); connectors for M365, Entra ID, Defender for Business / Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, FortiGate, Sophos firewall, Palo Alto, AD domain controllers, DNS, key application servers; MITRE ATT&CK-aligned detection rules — Microsoft's out-of-box library plus custom rules tailored to the customer environment; analytics rules tuning during first 4-8 weeks to reduce false-positive noise to actionable signal; workbooks for executive and analyst dashboards; playbooks and SOAR automation via Logic Apps for automated response actions (account disablement, host isolation via Defender, firewall rule deployment); retention policy matched to customer requirements (90 days, 1 year, multi-year archive); basic vs analytics logs separation for cost optimisation; integration with vendor MDR for 24/7 monitoring (see our MSSP Honest Scope — Emirtech is not a 24/7 SOC); AMC for ongoing rule tuning, log-volume review and threat-hunt sessions. Pairs with our SIEM Cost Guide for budgeting context. Emirtech is not a Microsoft FastTrack-tier delivery partner; not a 24/7 managed-SOC operator; not a Sentinel-managed services provider — we implement, tune and integrate vendor MDR for 24/7.
Sentinel implementation capabilities
What we deliver
Comprehensive Connectors
Connectors for M365, Entra ID, Defender for Business / Endpoint / Office 365 / Cloud Apps, FortiGate, Sophos firewall, Palo Alto, AD domain controllers, DNS, web proxy, application servers.
MITRE-Aligned Rules & Tuning
Microsoft out-of-box MITRE ATT&CK-aligned rules + custom rules tailored to environment; analytics rules tuning during first 4-8 weeks to reduce false-positive noise to actionable signal.
Playbooks, Workbooks & MDR Integration
Logic Apps playbooks for SOAR automation (account disable, host isolate, firewall rule); workbooks for dashboards; integration with vendor MDR (Sophos MDR, Defender for Business managed) for 24/7.
Sentinel for Microsoft-centric SMB and mid-market — pay-per-GB done honestly
Microsoft Sentinel suits M365 + Defender customers seeking cloud-native SIEM without infrastructure overhead. Source-by-source volume modelling is the honest path. Call +971 55 651 7843 or request a free Sentinel consultation.
- Source-by-source log volume estimation
- Log Analytics Workspace in UAE North (data residency)
- M365, Entra ID, Defender connectors
- FortiGate, Sophos, Palo Alto firewall connectors
- AD DC, DNS, application server connectors
- Out-of-box MITRE ATT&CK rules + custom rules
- 4-8 week tuning to reduce noise
- Workbooks for executive and analyst dashboards
- Logic Apps playbooks for SOAR automation
- Retention policy (90 days / 1 year / multi-year)
- Basic vs analytics logs separation
- Vendor MDR integration for 24/7
- AMC for ongoing tuning + threat-hunt
Sentinel implementation phases
Implementation phases
Phase 1 — Scoping & Estimation
Source inventory; daily log volume modelling source-by-source; retention requirement discussion; budget approval before deployment starts.
Phase 2 — Workspace & Connectors
Log Analytics Workspace setup; data connectors deployed source-by-source with volume validation; data retention policy applied.
Phase 3 — Detection & Playbooks
Out-of-box MITRE rules enabled; custom rules built per environment; Logic Apps playbooks for SOAR; workbooks for dashboards.
Phase 4 — Tuning & MDR Integration
4-8 weeks intensive tuning to reduce noise; MDR vendor integration for 24/7 (if scope); AMC handoff for ongoing tuning and threat-hunt.
Scope — what we deliver and explicitly do not
Microsoft Sentinel implementation scope:
- We deliver: Sentinel workspace setup, connectors, MITRE-aligned rules, playbooks, workbooks, tuning, retention policy, AMC.
- We do not deliver: 24/7 SOC monitoring (we are not a 24/7 SOC — see MSSP Honest Scope); incident response service beyond AMC scope (vendor MDR or specialist IR firm); threat intelligence subscription (Microsoft Threat Intelligence Premium or third-party — customer-procured).
- We are not: A Microsoft FastTrack-tier delivery partner, a 24/7 managed-SOC operator, a Sentinel-managed services provider, an incident response retainer firm.
- For 24/7 monitoring: We integrate vendor MDR — Microsoft Sentinel-managed services from a Microsoft partner, Sophos MDR (works alongside Sentinel), or other vendor MDR.
- We are not affiliated with: Microsoft Sentinel-managed services partners, Sophos MDR, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete or any specific MDR vendor unless explicitly on record.
Emirtech is an independent integrator (ADMCC-approved for security systems). Our scope on Sentinel is implementation and tuning — supporting the customer's own SOC / security operation, with vendor MDR integrated for 24/7 where required.
Common questions
FAQs
Do you implement Microsoft Sentinel for Abu Dhabi organisations?
Yes. Emirtech implements Microsoft Sentinel — Log Analytics Workspace setup, M365 / Entra ID / Defender / FortiGate / Sophos connectors, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned rules, Logic Apps playbooks, workbooks and 4-8 week tuning — for Abu Dhabi SMB and mid-market customers already on M365 with Defender.
Does Emirtech provide 24/7 SOC monitoring on Sentinel?
No. Emirtech is not a 24/7 SOC operator. We implement and tune Sentinel during business hours; for 24/7 we integrate vendor MDR (Microsoft Sentinel-managed services from a Microsoft partner, Sophos MDR, or other vendor MDR). See our MSSP Honest Scope page.
Where will the Sentinel workspace be located?
We default to UAE North Azure region for data residency where the customer prefers UAE-resident log storage. UAE North is Microsoft's Dubai region (UAE Central is the Abu Dhabi region). Other regions (EU, UK South, US East) available where customer prefers.
How long does Sentinel implementation take?
Indicative durations, confirmed at scoping. Phase 1 scoping: 1-2 weeks. Phase 2 workspace and connectors: 2-3 weeks. Phase 3 detection rules and playbooks: 2-3 weeks. Phase 4 tuning: 4-8 weeks intensive. Indicative total: 9-16 weeks for an SMB / mid-market deployment, depending on sources and tuning.
Are you a Microsoft FastTrack-tier delivery partner?
No. Emirtech is an independent Microsoft 365 integrator (not a Microsoft partner) — not a FastTrack-tier delivery partner, not a Microsoft Solutions Partner-tier accredited Sentinel partner. We are not affiliated with Microsoft.
How do I get a quote for Sentinel implementation?
Call +971 55 651 7843 or request a free Sentinel consultation. Share your current M365 tier, user count, data sources and 24/7 requirement. We reply to enquiries the same working day, and a specialist sends a scoped proposal — including source-by-source log volume modelling — after the free site survey.
Microsoft Sentinel SIEM · Abu Dhabi
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