¶ Overview of Threat Hunting
Threat hunting is a strategic and proactive approach to cybersecurity, focusing on identifying and eliminating threats that traditional security measures might miss. By analyzing logs, network traffic, and endpoint data, threat hunters seek to uncover potential threats hidden within IT environments. This process involves hypothesis generation, data collection, detailed analysis, and swift response actions.
¶ Capabilities of Exium’s XDR360 in Threat Hunting
Exium’s XDR360 equips security teams with comprehensive tools necessary to hunt threats effectively, enabling rapid containment and mitigation to prevent further damage.
¶ 1. Log Data Analysis
- Centralized Data Collection:
As a unified XDR and SIEM platform, XDR360 centralizes log data collection from endpoints, network devices, and applications. This consolidation simplifies monitoring and analysis, allowing security teams to focus on threats rather than data logistics. - Detailed Log Decoding:
XDR360 uses decoders to extract insightful details from raw log data, parsing it into manageable fields such as timestamps, IP addresses, and event types. This structured data presentation facilitates quick searches and targeted analysis, streamlining investigations and enabling real-time threat mitigation.
¶ 2. MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
- Structured Threat Understanding:
The MITRE ATT&CK module within XDR360 provides a standardized framework for mapping cyber threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). By aligning generated events with MITRE ATT&CK elements, XDR360 enhances the understanding and identification of adversary behaviors. - Visualization and Reporting:
The module generates comprehensive reports and visualizations on the dashboard, illustrating the frequency and severity of specific TTPs. This helps organizations track compliance, identify security gaps, and strengthen overall defenses against evolving threats.
¶ 3. Third-Party Integration
- Enhanced Threat Detection:
XDR360 seamlessly integrates with platforms like VirusTotal, AlienVault, URLHaus, and MISP, consolidating diverse threat intelligence sources. This ability to cross-reference telemetry enriches detection capabilities and accelerates response actions. - Collaborative Defense Strategy:
Through integration, security teams can leverage collective knowledge, accessing broader insights into both established and emerging threats. Such collaborations foster a comprehensive threat hunting approach, optimizing threat detection and response efficacy.
¶ 4. Rules and Decoders
- Robust Security Framework:
Equipped with pre-configured rules and decoders, XDR360 efficiently detects various attack vectors and cyber activities. This feature enhances the threat hunting process by ensuring that security measures are both proactive and adaptable to a wide range of threats.
¶ Unlocking Threat Hunting with XDR360
Log in to the XDR Console: Start by logging into your XDR360 console using your credentials, refer to the section titled "Unlocking the XDR Platform."
Navigate to Threat hunting: Once logged in, click on the hamburger icon in the interface (indicated by three horizontal lines) to open the navigation menu.
Access the Threat hunting Section: Select "Threat hunting" from the menu to view Threat hunting Dashboard.
Generate and Access the Threat hunting Report: Select the time period from the drop-down menu, and Click on “Generate report” in the top-right corner to generate a report. See Your Security and Compliance Reports with Exium for details on how to access the generated PDF report.
Access the Malware Detection Events: Select "Events" from the top menu to view Threat hunting Events.
¶ Conclusion
Exium’s XDR360 delivers state-of-the-art threat hunting capabilities, empowering organizations to proactively detect and manage threats. By integrating comprehensive log analysis, ATT&CK framework mapping, third-party intelligence, and robust rules, XDR360 ensures your security teams are equipped to safeguard your enterprise effectively and with agility.
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