Intro to Threat Hunting

Overview

Explore threat hunting concepts, methodologies, and technologies to enhance cybersecurity defenses and proactively identify potential threats in your network.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Threat Hunting
Definition and Importance
The Role of a Threat Hunter in Cybersecurity
• Threat Hunting Methodologies
Hypothesis-Driven Approach
Intelligence-Driven Approach
Machine Learning and Automated Systems
• Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain
Stages of the Cyber Kill Chain
Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Tools and Technologies for Threat Hunting
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Tools
Network Traffic Analysis Tools
Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Data Collection and Analysis
Log and Network Traffic Analysis
Behavioral Analysis Techniques
Using Anomaly Detection
• Threat Intelligence and Data Sources
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Threat Intelligence Feeds
Collaboration with External Cybersecurity Communities
• Developing and Refining Threat Hunt Hypotheses
Identifying Potential Attack Vectors
Crafting Hypotheses for Testing
• Conducting a Threat Hunt
Planning a Threat Hunt
Executing Search Queries
Analyzing and Validating Results
• Documentation and Reporting
Effective Reporting Techniques
Communicating Findings to Stakeholders
Post-hunt Reviews and Feedback Loop
• Case Studies and Practical Exercises
Real-World Threat Hunting Scenarios
Hands-on Labs and Simulations
• Building a Threat Hunting Program
Setting Objectives and Goals
Continuous Improvement and Training
• Future Trends in Threat Hunting
Emerging Threat Technologies
Advances in AI and Automation in Threat Hunting

Subjects

Conference Talks