Threat Hunting and Cyber Intrusion Detection Training Course

Course overview

Automated defenses stop known threats, but skilled attackers are built to evade them and can dwell undetected for months. Threat hunting flips the model: instead of waiting for an alert, hunters actively look for signs of compromise. This course shows how threat hunting and intrusion detection work together to find adversaries who have gotten past the perimeter.

Participants examine why traditional defenses fall short, the attacker tactics and frameworks that guide hunting, and the tools of intrusion detection from IDS and EDR to SIEM. The course then covers conducting hypothesis-driven hunts and building a sustainable hunting program, using recognized frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and documented breaches throughout.

Why this matters

Long attacker dwell time is where the worst damage happens, and it persists precisely because automated tools miss stealthy activity. Threat hunting shortens that window by proactively seeking what alerts do not catch. Professionals who can hunt effectively strengthen the whole security operation, work that draws on the intelligence in the Threat Intelligence Analysis and Cyber Defense course.

What you will be able to do afterwards

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain why proactive hunting complements automated defenses.
• Map adversary tactics using MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Use intrusion-detection tools including IDS, EDR, and SIEM.
• Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts.
• Embed hunting into a SOC with meaningful metrics.

Course outline

Unit 1: Introduction to threat hunting and intrusion detection

The unit sets out why hunting is needed.

• Why traditional defenses are not enough.
• Threat-hunting concepts and lifecycle.
• Cyber intrusion-detection fundamentals.
• Case studies of undetected breaches.

Unit 2: Attacker tactics and frameworks

Participants examine how attackers operate.

• Understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Mapping threats to frameworks.
• A worked example applying ATT&CK to real scenarios.

Unit 3: Tools and techniques for intrusion detection

The unit covers the detection toolkit.

• Network intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS).
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Log analysis and SIEM platforms.
• A guided walkthrough of intrusion-detection tooling.

Unit 4: Conducting effective threat hunts

Participants study the hunt itself.

• Hypothesis-driven hunting.
• Threat-intelligence integration.
• Hunting across enterprise environments.
• A worked example of detecting an advanced intrusion.

Unit 5: Building resilient threat-hunting programs

The closing unit makes hunting sustainable.

• Embedding hunting into SOC workflows.
• Metrics and KPIs for hunting effectiveness.
• Future trends: AI in threat hunting.
• A roadmap for continuous SOC improvement.

How the course is delivered

The course combines structured teaching with documented breaches, worked examples, and guided walkthroughs of hunting and detection. Participants reason through hunts using realistic material and recognized frameworks, so the methods transfer to their own environment. The course is educational and does not provide a live lab or a security certification.

Who should attend

The course suits SOC analysts, threat hunters, incident responders, and security engineers, along with IT professionals moving into defensive security. A working grounding in networks and security is helpful.

About EuroQuest International Training

EuroQuest International Training is an international training provider founded in 2015, with a catalog of more than 1,000 courses delivered to over 15,000 participants. Headquartered in Bratislava, EuroQuest runs courses across a network of European and regional training hubs and focuses on practical, current, and professionally relevant content.

Frequently asked questions

How is threat hunting different from intrusion detection?

Intrusion detection is largely automated and alert-driven, while threat hunting is a proactive, human-led search for compromise that alerts have missed. The course shows how the two reinforce each other.

Does it use MITRE ATT&CK?

Yes. Mapping adversary behavior with MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain is central to structuring hunts, and the course applies these frameworks to realistic scenarios.

Does the course include a live lab?

No. It builds understanding through documented breaches and guided walkthroughs rather than a live lab. It is educational and prepares you to hunt and detect intrusions, not a certification.

Related courses

• Advanced Cybersecurity Analytics and Monitoring
• Advanced Network Security and Threat Prevention
• AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Defense
• Incident Response and Cyber Crisis Management

Register for this course

To reserve a place or request an in-house session for your team, contact EuroQuest International Training and our team will help you confirm dates and details.