Threat hunting and investigations involve proactively and iteratively searching through networks, systems, and data to detect and isolate advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions. It's about assuming a breach may have already occurred and actively searching for evidence of malicious activity. This proactive approach goes beyond reactive responses to known threats and focuses on uncovering hidden, sophisticated attacks.  

How ThreatNG Helps with Threat Hunting and Investigations

ThreatNG provides a powerful arsenal of solutions and intelligence to streamline and enhance threat-hunting and investigation efforts:

• Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG's continuous monitoring of your external attack surface provides a baseline of normal activity, making it easier to spot anomalies that could indicate malicious activity. This continuous monitoring includes:

  • Domain Intelligence: Tracking changes in DNS records, subdomains, and certificates.  

  • Social Media: Monitoring social media for mentions of your organization and potential threats.  

  • Dark Web Presence: Identifying mentions of your organization, leaked credentials, or planned attacks on the dark web.  

• Intelligence Repositories: ThreatNG's rich repositories of dark web data, compromised credentials, and known vulnerabilities provide valuable context and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to guide investigations.  

• Investigation Modules: ThreatNG's investigation modules offer deep insights into various aspects of your digital presence, allowing you to pivot and follow leads during an investigation quickly. These modules include:

  • Sensitive Code Exposure: Identifying exposed secrets in public code repositories.

  • Cloud and SaaS Exposure: Discovering misconfigured cloud resources or unauthorized access to SaaS applications.

  • Search Engine Exploitation: Finding sensitive information exposed through search engines.  

  • Archived Web Pages: Investigating past versions of websites and applications for vulnerabilities.

Examples of ThreatNG's Modules and Capabilities in Threat Hunting and Investigations:

• Domain Intelligence: If suspicious domain activity is detected, ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module can be used to investigate the domain's registration details, identify connected infrastructure, and uncover potential malicious connections. For example, if a new subdomain that mimics your company's domain is registered, ThreatNG can help you quickly identify and investigate it.  

• Sensitive Code Exposure: If a data breach is suspected, ThreatNG's Sensitive Code Exposure module can investigate whether any sensitive information was inadvertently exposed in public code repositories. For example, if an API key is found in a public GitHub repository, ThreatNG can help you identify the source of the leak and take steps to secure it.  

Working with Complementary Solutions

ThreatNG can integrate with other security solutions to enhance threat-hunting and investigation capabilities:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems: SIEMs can collect and correlate security logs from various sources, providing a centralized platform for investigating security events. ThreatNG's findings can be fed into a SIEM to provide additional context and enrich security alerts.  

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions: EDR solutions provide detailed visibility into endpoint activity, allowing investigators to track attacker behavior and identify compromised systems. ThreatNG's intelligence can guide EDR investigations and prioritize alerts.  

• Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs): TIPs provide curated threat intelligence that can be used to identify and prioritize threats. ThreatNG's findings can be enriched with TIP data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape.  

Benefits of Threat Hunting and Investigations with ThreatNG:

• Proactive Threat Detection: Uncover hidden threats that evade traditional security solutions.  

• Reduced Dwell Time: Minimize the time attackers spend within your environment.

• Improved Incident Response: Accelerate investigations and contain breaches more effectively.  

• Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthen your security posture by proactively identifying and mitigating threats.

• Reduced Risk: Minimize the impact of security incidents by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities early on.