Threat Hunting Process

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Introduction to the Threat Hunting Process

Threat hunting is a proactive and iterative security practice aimed at detecting and mitigating hidden threats. This section introduces the core stages of the threat hunting process: Hypothesis Generation, Investigation, Identification, and Resolution, emphasizing the importance of documentation and knowledge sharing.

Key Stages of the Threat Hunting Process

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Hypothesis Generation: Develop potential threat scenarios based on intelligence and historical data.Comment
Investigation: Analyze data to validate or dismiss hypotheses using various tools and techniques.Comment
Identification: Confirm threats by distinguishing actual dangers from false positives.Comment
Resolution: Neutralize threats through isolation, remediation, and patching, followed by a post-hunt analysis to refine future hunts.Comment

Iterative Nature of Threat Hunting

CommentThreat hunting is a cyclical process that evolves with each iteration, enhancing organizational security through continuous learning and adaptation.Comment

CommentEffective threat hunting relies on thorough documentation and the sharing of findings, which helps refine methods and strengthen security defenses.

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