As a Threat Hunter, your primary responsibility is to proactively seek out signs of advanced threats and malicious activities within the organization’s IT infrastructure. This involves utilizing various tools and techniques such as data analytics, threat intelligence, and behavioral analysis to detect and investigate potential security incidents that may have slipped past automated security controls.
As a Threat Hunter, your primary responsibility is to proactively seek out signs of advanced threats and malicious activities within the organization’s IT infrastructure. This involves utilizing various tools and techniques such as data analytics, threat intelligence, and behavioral analysis to detect and investigate potential security incidents that may have slipped past automated security controls.
Your tasks may include:
- Continuous Monitoring: Regularly monitoring network traffic, system logs, and other sources of data to identify anomalies or suspicious activities that could indicate a security threat.
- Threat Intelligence Analysis: Stay updated on the latest threats and attack techniques by analyzing threat intelligence feeds, reports, and forums. Use this information to enhance the organization’s understanding of potential risks and to improve threat detection capabilities.
- Data Analytics: Employ advanced data analysis techniques to detect patterns, trends, and outliers that may indicate malicious behavior or security breaches.
- Behavioral Analysis: Utilize behavioral analysis techniques to identify deviations from normal user or system behavior that could indicate a security threat, such as unusual access patterns or privilege escalation.
- Investigation and Response: Investigate suspected security incidents thoroughly, including gathering evidence, conducting forensic analysis, and collaborating with other teams to contain and remediate the threat.
- Documentation and Reporting: Document findings, analysis, and actions taken during investigations to maintain an accurate record of security incidents. Prepare reports for management and stakeholders to communicate the impact of security threats and the effectiveness of mitigation efforts.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve threat hunting processes, tools, and techniques to enhance the organization’s ability to detect and respond to advanced threats effectively.
- Relevant industry certifications are preferred such as:
- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Network Defender (CND)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
