🎯 Module 1: Threat Hunting Fundamentals
Master proactive threat hunting methodologies, hypothesis development, and hunting frameworks
📚 Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand different threat hunting methodologies and approaches
- Identify and leverage various data sources for threat hunting
- Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework for hunting hypothesis development
- Develop effective SIEM queries and search techniques
- Analyze behavioral patterns and anomalies
- Document hunting findings and methodologies
📋 Module Prerequisites
Required Knowledge
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms and log analysis
- Knowledge of network protocols and system administration
- Understanding of threat intelligence and indicators of compromise
🎯 Module Lessons
1
Threat Hunting Methodologies
Understanding different approaches to proactive threat hunting
Key Topics:
- Hypothesis-driven hunting
- Data-driven hunting
- Threat intelligence-driven hunting
- Asset-driven hunting
- Hunting maturity models
2
Data Sources and Collection
Master the identification and utilization of hunting data sources
Key Topics:
- Endpoint telemetry data
- Network traffic analysis
- Log aggregation and correlation
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Data quality and normalization
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3
Hunting Frameworks
Apply structured frameworks for systematic threat hunting
Key Topics:
- MITRE ATT&CK framework integration
- Diamond Model for intrusion analysis
- Kill Chain analysis
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Custom hunting frameworks
4
Query Development and Analysis
Develop effective hunting queries and analyze results
Key Topics:
- SIEM query development
- Sigma rule creation
- YARA rule development
- Data correlation techniques
- False positive reduction
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🧪 Hands-On Labs
Lab 1: Threat Hunting Environment Setup
Objective: Set up a comprehensive threat hunting lab environment with SIEM and data sources
Duration: 120 minutes
Intermediate
- Deploy ELK stack for log aggregation
- Configure endpoint monitoring tools
- Set up network traffic capture
- Integrate threat intelligence feeds
- Create initial hunting dashboards
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Lab 2: Hunting Hypothesis Development
Objective: Develop and test hunting hypotheses using MITRE ATT&CK framework
Duration: 90 minutes
Intermediate
- Analyze threat intelligence for hypothesis creation
- Map techniques to MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Develop hunting queries for specific techniques
- Test queries against simulated data
- Document hunting methodology
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📊 Module Assessment
Final Module Assessment
Test your understanding of Threat Hunting Fundamentals with our comprehensive assessment.
25 Questions
45 minutes
75% to pass
Topics Covered:
- Threat Hunting Methodologies
- Data Sources and Collection
- Hunting Frameworks
- Query Development and Analysis
🔗 Related Resources
Official Documentation
Tools & Frameworks
- Sigma Rules - Generic signature format
- YARA - Pattern matching engine
- Mordor - Security datasets
Research & Learning
- Mandiant Blog - Threat hunting research
- CrowdStrike Blog - Threat intelligence
- SANS Blog - Security research
Lab Environments
- TryHackMe - Threat hunting rooms
- Hack The Box - Advanced labs
- RedLabs - Professional labs