Executive Summary In today's ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, traditional preventative security measures are no longer sufficient for protecting organizations against advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated cyber adversaries. These threats often bypass preventative controls and establish a covert foothold within the organization's network, making them difficult to detect through conventional security monitoring alone.
This is where Internal Threat Hunting as a Service comes into play. This proactive cybersecurity approach involves deploying skilled threat hunters to actively search for, investigate, and neutralize cyber threats that may have evaded existing security controls and established a presence within an organization's internal network.
By subscribing to an Internal Threat Hunting as a Service offering, organizations can augment their security capabilities with a dedicated team of experienced threat hunters who leverage advanced tools, techniques, and threat intelligence to uncover and mitigate cyber threats lurking within the internal environment proactively.
Business Drivers and Challenges
- Increasing Sophistication of Cyber Threats: Cyber adversaries are continuously improving their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to evade traditional security controls and maintain persistent access to targeted networks.
- Dwell Time Reduction: According to industry reports, the average dwell time (the time between initial compromise and detection) for advanced threats can range from several months to years, allowing adversaries ample time to move laterally and exfiltrate sensitive data.
- Insider Threat Risks: Organizations also face potential risks from trusted insiders, whether malicious or negligent, who can inadvertently enable cyber threats within the internal network.
- Regulatory Compliance: Many industries, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, are subject to stringent cybersecurity regulations and guidelines that mandate proactive threat detection and response capabilities.
- Shortage of Cybersecurity Skills: There is a significant global shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, particularly in specialized areas like threat hunting, making it challenging for organizations to build and maintain an effective internal threat hunting program.
The Internal Threat Hunting as a Service Solution
Our Internal Threat Hunting as a Service offering provides organizations with a dedicated team of highly skilled threat hunters who actively search for, investigate, and neutralize cyber threats that may have bypassed existing security controls and established a foothold within the internal network environment.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Advanced Threat Hunting Techniques:some text
- Our threat hunters leverage a wide range of advanced techniques, including:some text
- Hypothesis-based hunting: Proactively searching for specific indicators based on threat intelligence and known adversary TTPs.
- Anomaly-based hunting: Identifying deviations from normal patterns and behaviors that may indicate threats.
- Data-driven hunting: Analyzing large datasets, logs, and network traffic to uncover hidden threats.
- Threat Intelligence Integration:some text
- Our threat hunting operations are fueled by up-to-date threat intelligence from various sources, including:some text
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Commercial threat intelligence feeds
- Industry-specific threat intelligence sharing communities
- Adversary research and reverse engineering of malware samples
- Comprehensive Threat Analysis and Investigations:some text
- Once potential threats are identified, our threat hunters conduct thorough investigations to:some text
- Determine the nature, scope, and impact of the threat
- Identify the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by the adversary
- Trace the threat's origin and potential entry vectors
- Assess the extent of lateral movement and data exfiltration attempts
- Threat Containment and Remediation:some text
- Upon confirming a threat, our team works closely with the organization's security team to:some text
- Contain and neutralize the threat to prevent further spread or data exfiltration
- Implement remediation measures to eliminate the threat and harden defenses
- Provide detailed recommendations for enhancing security controls and closing vulnerabilities exploited by the adversary
- Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:some text
- Our threat hunting operations continually evolve to adapt to emerging threats and adversary TTPs through:some text
- Ongoing threat intelligence updates and research
- Continuous improvement of hunting techniques and analytics
- Regular reviews and knowledge sharing sessions with the organization's security team
- Scalable and Flexible Deployment:some text
- Our Internal Threat Hunting as a Service offering can be tailored to the organization's specific needs and environments, with flexible deployment options:some text
- On-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployment models
- Integration with existing security tools and processes
- Customizable service levels and scope based on risk profiles and requirements
- Expertise and Cost-Efficiency:some text
- By subscribing to our service, organizations gain access to a highly skilled and experienced team of threat hunters without the need for extensive in-house hiring and training.
- Our service model provides a cost-effective alternative to building and maintaining an internal threat hunting capability from the ground up.
Deliverables and Outcomes
By leveraging our Internal Threat Hunting as a Service offering, organizations can expect the following key deliverables and outcomes:
- Threat Hunting Reports:some text
- Detailed reports documenting the threat hunting activities, findings, and recommendations, including:some text
- Identified threats and their potential impact
- Adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) observed
- Root cause analysis and incident timelines
- Recommended containment, remediation, and hardening measures
- Threat Intelligence Briefings:some text
- Regular threat intelligence briefings and updates, covering:some text
- Emerging threats and adversary campaigns relevant to the organization's industry and risk profile
- Insights into adversary motivations, objectives, and potential targets
- Recommendations for proactively enhancing security controls and defenses
- Incident Response Support:some text
- In the event of a confirmed threat or incident, our team provides dedicated support, including:some text
- Incident response coordination and guidance
- Threat containment and remediation assistance
- Forensic analysis and evidence preservation
- Post-incident review and recommendations for improving security posture
- Improved Threat Detection and Response Capabilities:some text
- By continuously hunting for threats within the internal environment, our service enhances the organization's overall threat detection and response capabilities, leading to:some text
- Reduced dwell time for adversaries operating within the network
- Faster identification and neutralization of threats
- Improved visibility into potential attack vectors and adversary tactics
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation:some text
- Our Internal Threat Hunting as a Service offering helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and industry guidelines related to proactive threat detection and incident response capabilities.some text
- Demonstrating a proactive approach to cybersecurity risk management
- Mitigating potential fines and reputational damage associated with cyber incidents and data breaches
Return on Investment (ROI)
Implementing an Internal Threat Hunting as a Service solution can provide substantial cost savings and mitigate the financial risks associated with cyber attacks and data breaches. Here's a projected ROI analysis:
- Cost Savings:some text
- Avoided costs of building and maintaining an in-house threat hunting capability (specialized tools, personnel, training)
- Reduced risk of cyber incidents and data breaches, avoiding potential financial losses, regulatory fines, and reputational damage
- Operational Efficiency:some text
- Faster detection and neutralization of threats, minimizing potential disruptions and downtime
- Improved security posture and reduced risk exposure, enabling more efficient business operations
- Competitive Advantage:some text
- Demonstrating a proactive approach to cybersecurity and gaining a competitive edge in the market
- Attracting and retaining customers who prioritize data security and privacy
Based on industry benchmarks and our projected cost savings, organizations can expect to achieve a return on investment (ROI) within 12-18 months of implementing our Internal Threat Hunting as a Service solution.
Conclusion
In the face of an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, where advanced persistent threats and sophisticated adversaries continue to evade traditional security controls, proactive threat hunting has become an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. By subscribing to our Internal Threat Hunting as a Service offering, organizations can augment their security capabilities with a dedicated team of experienced threat hunters who actively search for, investigate, and neutralize cyber threats lurking within the internal network environment.
Our service leverages advanced threat hunting techniques, integrates up-to-date threat intelligence, and provides comprehensive threat analysis, containment, and remediation support. With its scalable and flexible deployment options, organizations can tailor our service to their specific needs and environments, while benefiting from the expertise and cost-efficiency of our seasoned threat hunting team.
By continuously hunting for threats within the internal network, our service enhances overall threat detection and response capabilities, reduces dwell time for adversaries, and helps organizations meet regulatory requirements related to proactive threat detection and incident response. With the potential to save millions of dollars in potential losses and fines, our Internal Threat
