Threat Hunting

Definition:

Threat hunting is the proactive search for threats or security incidents within a network or system that have evaded traditional security measures. It involves manually and systematically identifying suspicious activities or potential threats.

Use Cases:

• Used by security analysts to uncover hidden threats such as advanced persistent threats (APTs) that have bypassed automated security systems.
• Employed in organizations with mature cybersecurity programs to detect early signs of breaches or attacks.
  
  

Related Terms:

• Incident Response
• Anomaly Detection
• Threat Intelligence
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  
  

Questions and Answers:

• How does threat hunting differ from traditional security monitoring?
  Traditional security monitoring relies on automated alerts, while threat hunting is a manual, proactive approach to discovering potential threats that may go undetected.
  
  
• What tools are used in threat hunting?
  Threat hunters use a variety of tools, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and network traffic analysis tools.
  
  
• Why is threat hunting important for cybersecurity?
  Threat hunting helps identify and neutralize sophisticated attacks early, reducing the potential damage caused by undetected threats.