Beginner's Guide to Threat Hunting and Detection
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🔍 Understanding the Distinction Between Threat Hunting and Threat Detection. Threat detection involves identifying malicious activity on a network through alerts or forensic analysis, while threat hunting is a proactive approach that actively searches for indicators of compromise, regardless of alerts. To initiate threat hunting, one must determine the necessary checks and data, often requiring traffic analysis tools to differentiate between normal and suspicious patterns. Knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems is crucial for effective hunting. Additionally, command and control (C2) communications can be stealthily embedded in DNS queries, complicating detection efforts. Various tools are available for different analytical needs, and patience is essential when monitoring for lateral movement within compromised systems.
