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Threat Hunting: Taking Action to Protect Data

By Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks

Any organization is at risk of a cyber threat hiding in its infrastructure. The intricate networks
encompassing numerous smart and interconnected technologies make it straightforward for cyber
criminals to hide, but much harder for them to be discovered.

Yet, waiting for a cyber threat to make an appearance is far too risky; if left undetected, a cyber criminal
could stay in an organization’s network for years - and just think of the harm that could be caused. To
combat this, threat hunting is now a vital component of any cybersecurity strategy. Threat hunting
involves consistently and proactively searching for the threats hiding within a network, rather than waiting
for a hacker to make themselves known. This works on the assumption that a cyber hacker is always
there and searching for any indications of unusual activity before it arises.

How can threat hunting ensure an organization’s data is kept safe and how does the approach work in
practice? Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks, outlines why a proactive approach to cybersecurity is
critical at a time when the threat has never been more acute.

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