Proactive Threat Hunting and Investigation
This advanced threat hunting course focuses on detecting sophisticated attacker techniques across endpoints, memory, Active Directory, cloud environments, and user behavior. Participants will gain hands-on experience with tools like Volatility, Sysinternals Suite, BloodHound, and UEBA dashboards to investigate persistence mechanisms, in-memory attacks, and stealthy PowerShell activity. Real-world scenarios such as Pass-the-Hash, Kerberoasting, and cloud credential abuse will be covered through practical labs. Learners will develop critical skills to uncover hidden threats and respond effectively across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. By the end, participants will be equipped to hunt, detect, and defend against modern adversaries with confidence.
intermediate
7 Days Free Access
Course Overview
This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, threat hunters, and students who want to develop deep technical skills in detecting advanced attack techniques. It covers persistence detection, memory forensics, Active Directory attack hunting, cloud threat investigations, and insider threat monitoring. Learners will work hands-on with industry-standard tools like Autoruns, Volatility, BloodHound, ScoutSuite, and UEBA platforms to identify sophisticated adversary activities. A foundational understanding of operating systems, networks, and basic cybersecurity concepts is recommended. By completing this course, participants will be well-prepared to tackle real-world threats across diverse IT environments with precision and expertise.
Skills you will learn
Ability to detect and investigate persistence mechanisms across Windows and Linux systems.
Skills in performing memory forensics to uncover in-memory malware and attack traces.
Proficiency in hunting advanced Active Directory attacks like Pass-the-Hash and Kerberoasting.
Competence in cloud threat hunting across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Expertise in detecting stealthy attacks using PowerShell abuse, LOLBAS techniques, and insider threat behavior analytics.
Course Structure
For whom is this Proactive Threat Hunting and Investigation course intended?
- Threat Hunters and Incident Responders
- Blue Team Professionals and SOC Analysts
- Cloud Security Analysts
- Cybersecurity Students and Enthusiasts
- Security Engineers and Architects
What makes learning Proactive Threat Hunting and Investigation a valuable pursuit?
- To master the detection of stealthy attacker techniques like persistence, in-memory malware, and cloud abuse.
- To build strong threat hunting skills across Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and cloud platforms.
- To stay ahead of modern adversaries by learning real-world tactics like PowerShell abuse and living-off-the-land attacks.
- To enhance incident investigation capabilities using tools like Volatility, BloodHound, Sysinternals, and UEBA platforms.
- To gain a competitive advantage in cybersecurity roles by developing advanced detection and forensic analysis expertise.
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