The Foundations of Threat Hunting

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Threat Hunting

Threat hunting is a concept that can bring to mind a myriad of different images and ideas. It is a concept that is shrouded in mystery for some, while others might have been able to hone it down to a science, perhaps going as far as applying their findings in new ways. The line that separates these two groups is an understanding that this idea of hunting is, in reality, a loosely based concept that is molded for each unique situation, environment, and the personnel involved.

In the event that you have not heard of this concept of threat hunting before, it is very helpful to understand that there is not a single cookie-cutter cybersecurity solution for any network, enterprise, or incident. A single ...