Practical Threat Intelligence and Data-Driven Threat Hunting

"Practical Threat Intelligence and Data-Driven Threat Hunting" is a comprehensive guide designed to teach readers how to proactively discover and neutralize cyber threats through effective threat intelligence and hunting practices. Using open source tools, this book walks you through essential methodologies and hands-on examples for setting up a capable and systematic threat hunting process.

What this Book will help me do

• Understand and use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to improve threat analysis and response strategies.
• Set up and use an ELK server to centralize and analyze data efficiently for threat hunting tasks.
• Model and interpret threat intelligence data to monitor and secure organizational environments effectively.
• Plan and execute threat hunting activities using practical scenarios and examples.
• Simulate threat actor behaviors and improve detection capabilities using organized methodologies.

Author(s)

Valentina Costa-Gazcón is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in threat intelligence and hunting strategies. Combining academic proficiency with practical expertise, Valentina approaches complex cybersecurity issues with a hands-on methodology and aims to empower technical professionals by sharing actionable knowledge and tools.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for aspiring and current cybersecurity professionals aiming to deepen their knowledge of threat hunting and intelligence. If you are looking to build or enhance your skills in data-driven security practices using open source tools, and proactively securing networks, this book is highly suitable for your learning journey.