Unlocking Advanced Threat Hunting with COGNNA

We are excited to share how our Threat Hunting feature transforms how organizations tackle modern cyber threats. In today’s landscape, reactive measures alone are no longer enough. To stay ahead, security teams need proactive tools that enable them to uncover and mitigate risks before they escalate.

What is Threat Hunting?

Threat hunting involves actively searching for threats that manage to bypass automated defenses. It requires a combination of skilled analysis, hypothesis-driven investigations, and actionable intelligence. With COGNNA, we’ve simplified this process, enabling security teams to hunt threats efficiently while leveraging real-time data and enriched insights.

Capabilities of COGNNA’s Threat Hunting

COGNNA’s platform empowers security teams with cutting-edge capabilities, including:

1. Customizable Search Rules Criteria:
   1. Yara Rules: Quickly identify malware using pattern-based detection.
   2. Sigma Signatures: Apply standardized detection rules across logs.
   3. Hashes: Locate specific artifacts using unique cryptographic fingerprints.
   4. IP and DNS Data: Investigate anomalous network activity and resolve malicious domains.
   5. File Names: Track suspicious files through naming conventions often used by attackers.
2. Cross-Platform Visibility: Gain comprehensive insights across endpoints, and cloud infrastructures.
3. Real-Time and Historical Analysis: Investigate live and archived data to uncover long-hidden threats.
4. Scheduled Threat Hunting: Plan your threat hunting calendar with advanced repeat options and manage notifications of findings for better efficiency and control.
5. Advanced Threat Hunt Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports with detailed findings and actionable insights such as delete and download files of hash, filename. Share these reports across teams to enhance visibility and drive informed decision-making.
6. Automated Enrichment: Leverage enriched contextual data from COGNNA’s robust threat intelligence feeds.
7. Collaborative Workflows: Collaborate within the platform to streamline investigations and share findings seamlessly.

Advanced Use Cases for COGNNA’s Threat Hunting

1. Uncovering Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

APTs are often stealthy and persistent. Using COGNNA, you can:

• Detect unique malware strains with Yara rules.
• Search historical logs for subtle indicators of compromise (IoCs).
• Correlate findings with our integrated threat intelligence feeds.

2. Detecting Lateral Movement

Attackers often move laterally to expand their reach. With COGNNA, you can:

• Identify suspicious authentication attempts.
• Pinpoint DNS queries indicative of command-and-control activity.
• Use Sigma rules to uncover patterns in system logs.

3. Investigating Fileless Malware

Fileless attacks are particularly elusive. COGGNA helps by:

• Monitoring process behaviors and in-memory activities.
• Hunting for malicious scripts or commands tied to such attacks.
• Linking behaviors to known adversary tactics through enriched intelligence.

4. Proactive Threat Validation through our managed SOC

COGNNA simplifies alert validation by:

• Confirming IoCs through hash searches.
• Cross-referencing DNS data with real-time threat feeds.
• Identifying recurring patterns in historical logs.

Threat Intelligence Integration

One of the standout features of COGGNA is how seamlessly it integrates threat intelligence into the hunting process. Our feeds aggregate data from trusted global sources, and local regulators, providing:

• Up-to-date Threat Indicators: Regularly refreshed IoCs, including malicious IPs, domains, and file hashes.
• Contextual Enrichment: Detailed profiles of emerging threats, attack vectors, and adversaries.
• Actionable Insights: Proactive hunting opportunities for newly discovered risks.

By leveraging these feeds, security teams can:

• Identify malicious domains and IPs communicating with their networks.
• Detect artifacts tied to global attack campaigns.
• Prioritize hunts based on adversary profiles targeting their industry.

Why COGNNA Stands Out

COGNNA’s Threat Hunting feature is built with practicality and scalability in mind. Here’s why it’s the go-to platform for modern security teams:

• Ease of Use: Intuitive interfaces guide you through complex hunts with ease.
• Scalability: Analyze data from thousands of endpoints without breaking a sweat.
• Proactive Protection: Neutralize threats before they cause damage by leveraging our powerful tools and feeds.

Redefining Threat Hunting with COGNNA

Threat hunting doesn’t have to be overwhelming or reserved for elite teams. At COGNNA, we’ve made it accessible and efficient for organizations of all sizes. Whether you’re investigating APTs, lateral movements, or fileless attacks, our platform empowers your security team to stay ahead of the game.

Ready to see COGNNA’s Threat Hunting in action? Schedule a demo today and discover how we can transform your security strategy.