KQL Mastery Guide: Write Blazing-Fast Queries to Detect Threats, Hunt Cyber Attacks & Automate Security Workflows. Pass the

Master KQL with a Hands-On, Certification-Focused Approach
This is not another dry reference manual. It’s a practical, exam-aligned guide for security professionals who want to level up their KQL skills fast—with a clear path to mastering Microsoft Sentinel, writing better detections, and passing the SC-200 exam.

Whether you're on the front lines of a SOC or prepping for your next career move, this book delivers actionable content you can use right away.

What You’ll Learn

How to write high-performance KQL queries that scale across massive log datasets

How to detect real-world cyber threats using log analytics and threat hunting techniques

How to automate investigations and response using alerts, dashboards, and playbooks

How to prepare for the SC-200 exam with confidence using aligned labs and practice questions

How to reduce false positives and sharpen detection accuracy

Who This Book Is For

SOC Analysts and Threat Hunters

Security Engineers working with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender

SC-200 Candidates seeking hands-on, exam-aligned learning

Cloud and IT Professionals who want to automate and scale detection and response

Why This Guide Works

Instead of teaching theory in a vacuum, this guide gives you:

Step-by-step KQL query walkthroughs

Real-world use cases from active SOC environments

Hands-on threat scenarios with ready-to-use queries

A full-length SC-200 mock exam and exam strategy tips

Detection dashboards and automation workflows you can deploy immediately

Built for Practitioners, Not Just Readers

If you’re serious about passing the SC-200, improving your detection capabilities, and becoming the go-to KQL expert on your team, this book is designed for you.

Backed by real-world experience, this guide bridges the gap between Microsoft’s documentation and the real needs of cybersecurity professionals in the field.