KQL for SOC Analysts: Writing Detection Rules for Common Attack Patterns

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Welcome to our latest blog post, where we delve into the world of Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts and threat hunters.

Understanding KQL for Sentinel Analytics

Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a powerful tool for writing analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel. Let’s explore its basics.

Detecting Brute Force Attacks with SignInLogs

Learn how to write KQL queries to detect brute force attacks using the SignInLogs table in Sentinel.

Writing KQL for Lateral Movement via SecurityEvent

Discover how to use KQL to detect lateral movement within your network by analyzing the SecurityEvent table.

Correlation with summarize and join operators

Leverage summarize and join operators in KQL for better correlation of related events and improved threat detection.

Testing KQL Rules Before Publishing

Before publishing your KQL rules to production, it’s crucial to test them against historical data and tune thresholds to reduce false positives.

Wrap Up

Empower your SOC analysts with the knowledge of KQL for writing effective detection queries. Stay tuned for more insights on cloud security from ITP Training.

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