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Last updated: April 29, 2026
Threat hunting is proactive — actively searching for adversary activity that automated detection missed. Unlike SOC triage (reactive, works from alerts), hunting starts with a hypothesis and tests it against available data.
Threat hunting is proactive — actively searching for adversary activity that automated detection missed. Unlike SOC triage (reactive, works from alerts), hunting starts with a hypothesis and tests it against available data. This module covers the workflow, the hypothesis-driven method, and practical queries to start hunting tonight.
Why hunt
- Automated detections catch KNOWN patterns; hunts find novel/unknown
- Hunting surfaces detection gaps — feedback loop improves detection
- APT groups dwell for months; hunting shortens dwell time
- Proactive discipline aligned with MITRE ATT&CK
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