Emerging threats, risks and mitigation strategies in network forensics

Turning the Hunted into the Hunter via Threat Hunting: Life Cycle, Ecosystem, Challenges and the Great Promise of AI

“…The literature comes with many surveys related to threat management [21]. However, some of them or too outdated for such a fast-moving research area [22] [23]. Others do not focus on threat hunting [24].…”

“…Cyber intrusions are evolving exponentially as computer systems advance [22], [34]. The articles [22] [23] [35] all observed a consistent rise of threats and vulnerabilities that are constantly challenging the updated computers, mobile phones, and other products.…”

“…Cyber intrusions are evolving exponentially as computer systems advance [22], [34]. The articles [22] [23] [35] all observed a consistent rise of threats and vulnerabilities that are constantly challenging the updated computers, mobile phones, and other products. Specifically, [23] stated that threats faced today go beyond the well-recognized email spam, and have advanced to more complex threats such as botnets, or ransomware.…”

“…Specifically, [23] stated that threats faced today go beyond the well-recognized email spam, and have advanced to more complex threats such as botnets, or ransomware. [22] clearly stated that the current threats have led to a requirement for modernized intrusion detection technologies supported by current research. Attackers have also been observed to still be using older, simple tools for intrusion as well as the modern, advanced threats, so security professionals require a more diverse and tiered knowledge on how to approach the potential threats [23].…”

“…As the smartphone landscape increases, security professionals and average users will have to aim to recognize and mitigate attacks [23]. [22] noted that any organizations and individuals use Network IDSs to protect themselves against attacks. The users in [22] write extensive detection rules to maximize the detection system's effectiveness.…”