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MAD Threat HuntingMITRE ATT&CK Defender — Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering
MAD20 track for Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering with ATT&CK. 28 lectures, complete analytics walkthroughs, 60+ range scenarios. Covers systematic development of detection rules and hunting hypotheses based on ATT&CK techniques. Badge upon completion (9 CPE hours).
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› Cost
Exam fee
MAD Threat Hunting$0
Exam fee
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Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
MAD Threat Hunting$0
3-year cost of ownership
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› Exam mechanics
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Study time
MAD Threat Hunting80–160 hrs
Study time
80–160 hrs
Validity
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
MAD Threat Hunting7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
MAD Threat Hunting6.5
Practice evidence
6.5
Maintenance
MAD Threat Hunting8.0
Maintenance
8.0
Market recognition
MAD Threat Hunting5.5
Market recognition
5.5
Average
MAD Threat Hunting6.9
Average
6.9
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
MAD Threat HuntingGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A11Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting
MAD Threat Hunting● core
A11Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting
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A8Threat Intelligence
MAD Threat Hunting● core
A8Threat Intelligence
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