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Training Optimizing Threat Hunting - KQL Queries and MITRE ATT&CK

Course created on October 4, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

$5,775

5 days
Onsite
10 people max.

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Ref: ISG532

10 people max.

$5,775

In-company rate: from $10,395 for the whole team

On-site and certification exam on quote

5 days

Onsite

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Why this program matters

Without this upskilling, your team accumulates a technological gap that translates directly into productivity loss.
Organizations that don't train their talents on key topics see their competitiveness drop.
Every quarter without training is a gap widening with competitors who invest.
The cost of inaction quickly exceeds that of well-targeted training.

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Audience

The Optimizing Threat Hunting 2026 training targets senior SOC analysts, threat hunters, and detection engineers. These professionals already master SIEM platforms and wish to refine their proactive investigation capabilities on Microsoft Sentinel and Elastic environments. At the end of the course, each participant designs hunting hypotheses, builds optimized queries, and measures detection effectiveness with precise metrics.

Prerequisites

Confirmed 18-month minimum experience on a production SIEM, proficiency in KQL or Lucene query languages, practical knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and Windows, Linux, and network logs.

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Threat Hunting training objectives

Optimize Threat Hunting 2026 through high-performance KQL and Lucene queries on real-time data
Build hunting hypotheses aligned with the most observed MITRE ATT&CK tactics
Automate indicator collection and detection validation using Python scripts and notebooks
Measure use-case coverage rates and reduce mean time to detect to under 4 hours
Produce a reusable threat hunting playbook and dashboards shared with the SOC

Program

Threat Hunting curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Threat Hunting Hypotheses and Modeling (MITRE ATT&CK, KQL)

Analysis of the 12 priority 2025 tactics, mapping of available data in Sentinel and Elastic, drafting of five quantified hypotheses per participant. Practical exercise on 200,000 real events to identify coverage gaps. Deliverable: hypothesis matrix and initial detection results.

Module 2 : Threat Hunting Query Optimization (KQL, Elastic DSL)

Rewriting existing queries to reduce execution time by a factor of three, using optimized materialize, let, and join functions. Guided labs on living-off-the-land and persistence detection. Deliverable: library of 15 validated and commented queries.

Module 3 : Multi-Source Hunting and Correlation (Sentinel, ELK, MDE)

Integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and network logs, creation of cross-domain correlation rules. Real-world use case on a phishing compromise with lateral movement. Deliverable: unified dashboard and ready-to-deploy detection rules.

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Module 4 : Threat Hunting Automation and Metrics (Python, Notebooks)

Development of Jupyter notebooks for scheduled hunt execution, calculation of mean time to detect and false-positive rates. Review of common over-filtering errors. Deliverable: execution pipeline and automated report.

Module 5 : Threat Hunting Playbook and Handover (Documentation, SOC Review)

Final playbook writing, presentation of results to the SOC, threshold adjustment and prioritization of upcoming hunts. Final evaluation on an anonymized real case. Deliverable: complete playbook and performance indicators.

How Threat Hunting skills are assessed

20-question MCQ on MITRE techniques and KQL
Review of the playbook produced during the training
10-minute oral presentation in front of the trainer

How the Threat Hunting course is taught

Build measurable hunting hypotheses
Optimize KQL and Lucene query performance
Integrate MDE data into investigations
Automate hunt execution and reporting

Threat Hunting training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Optimizing Threat Hunting - KQL Queries and MITRE ATT&CK program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Optimizing Threat Hunting - KQL Queries and MITRE ATT&CK program, the following equipment is required:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

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Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Optimizing Threat Hunting - KQL Queries and MITRE ATT&CK program is performed through:

During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Threat Hunting training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
Program co-written then validated by your team.

Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
Distributed through our partner charities
Included, at no extra cost to you

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FAQ

Threat Hunting: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Optimizing Threat Hunting training?+

Hands-on work runs on MITRE ATT&CK, KQL, elastic DSL, sentinel, ELK and MDE. Those tools come from the Optimizing Threat Hunting program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.

What can participants do after Optimizing Threat Hunting training?+

They can optimize Threat Hunting 2026 through high-performance KQL and Lucene queries on real-time data, build hunting hypotheses aligned with the most observed MITRE ATT&CK tactics and automate indicator collection and detection validation using Python scripts and notebooks. Those are the stated objectives of the Optimizing Threat Hunting program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Optimizing Threat Hunting program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Threat Hunting Hypotheses and Modeling (MITRE ATT&CK, KQL). Day 2: Threat Hunting Query Optimization (KQL, Elastic DSL). Day 3: Multi-Source Hunting and Correlation (Sentinel, ELK, MDE). Day 4: Threat Hunting Automation and Metrics (Python, Notebooks). Day 5: Threat Hunting Playbook and Handover (Documentation, SOC Review). The Optimizing Threat Hunting program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.

How is Optimizing Threat Hunting training assessed?+

Assessment relies on 20-question MCQ on MITRE techniques and KQL, review of the playbook produced during the training and 10-minute oral presentation in front of the trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Optimizing Threat Hunting program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Optimizing Threat Hunting training cost per participant?+

Optimizing Threat Hunting training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.

How long does Optimizing Threat Hunting training take?+

5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.

Who pays for Optimizing Threat Hunting training?+

Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.

What do participants need to know before Optimizing Threat Hunting training?+

Confirmed 18-month minimum experience on a production SIEM, proficiency in KQL or Lucene query languages, practical knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and Windows, Linux, and network logs.

Is a certificate issued after Optimizing Threat Hunting training?+

Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.

Does Learni provide the equipment for Optimizing Threat Hunting training?+

No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.

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