Event Query Language (EQL) is introduced as a powerful tool for enhancing threat detection and response, developed by Endgame to overcome the limitations of traditional indicator-based detection methods. EQL enables security practitioners to focus on adversarial behaviors using a syntax that is both accessible and robust, allowing users to express complex queries without needing deep technical expertise in database operations. The language supports real-time detection and hunting by facilitating intuitive and iterative data exploration, and it integrates seamlessly with Endgame's endpoint-focused architecture, ensuring efficient data processing and analysis without reliance on cloud connectivity. EQL supports sophisticated queries, including sequences of events and process ancestry, allowing for nuanced threat analysis and detection. By leveraging MITRE's ATT&CK framework, EQL advances the ability to detect unknown attacks and empowers defenders to swiftly respond to evolving threats. Through its design and application, EQL unifies search, hunt, and detection processes, ultimately improving the efficacy of security operations and contributing to a deeper collective understanding of security tools.