Beginner Threat Hunting with Sentinel and KQL — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 54m 📚 29 lessons

Beginner Threat Hunting with Sentinel and KQL

Develop essential skills to proactively detect and investigate cyber threats using Sentinel and Kusto Query Language (KQL) for effective security operations.

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About this course

In today's dynamic cyber landscape, simply reacting to security alerts is no longer enough. Proactive threat hunting is crucial for identifying hidden adversaries and preventing breaches before they escalate. This course will empower you to transition from a reactive security posture to a proactive one, enabling you to uncover sophisticated threats and strengthen your organization's defenses using Sentinel. What you'll learn: * Understand the core principles and methodologies of effective threat hunting. * Learn to craft powerful Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries for deep log analysis in Sentinel. * Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to structure your hunting efforts and identify adversary tactics. * Configure Sentinel data connectors and analyze ingested security logs for suspicious activity. * Develop custom threat hunting queries and explore basic automation rules for proactive detection. * Practice interpreting security data to identify anomalies and potential attack patterns. The course begins with foundational cybersecurity concepts and threat hunting methodologies, then systematically guides you through leveraging Sentinel's capabilities for data ingestion, querying, and analysis. You will progress from understanding basic log structures to building advanced hunting queries and implementing initial response actions. This course is designed for absolute beginners in cybersecurity and security operations, with no prior experience required. Anyone looking to develop practical skills in proactive threat detection will find this course beneficial. Start building your expertise in proactive security and become an invaluable asset in the fight against cyber threats.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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