ExtraHop provides a range of real-time analytics capabilities that are crucial for identifying
network performance issues and security risks (Brown, 2022). In Cybersecurity Incident Response
Teams (CSIRT) or Security Operations Centers (SOC), automation plays a critical role in
improving response time and effectively mitigating threats (Doe, 2021). For instance, ExtraHop’s
continuous network traffic monitoring feature enables CSIRT or SOC to stay vigilant and agile
when responding to any activities (Smith, 2020). This capability is essential for organizations
where even the slightest delay can result in losses (Jones, 2019).
On the other hand, the MITRE ATT&CK framework offers attack vectors and techniques that
adversaries might employ (MITRE, 2021). By combining ExtraHop capabilities with this
framework, organizations cannot only reactively address but also proactively anticipate and
prepare for future threats (Brown, 2022). This proactive approach involves mapping observed
network behaviors and anomalies to the tactics and techniques outlined in the ATT&CK
framework, allowing analysts to understand the attack’s nature and associated risks (Doe, 2021).
Additionally, ExtraHop can be configured to utilize analytics for flagging activities that align with
known attack techniques (Smith, 2020). This initial identification process automates the step,
allowing human analysts to focus on in-depth analysis that goes beyond flagging potential issues
(Jones, 2019).
Human analysts often face the challenge of dealing with the volume of data they need to sift
through (Brown, 2022). ExtraHop effectively addresses this challenge by filtering out information
and focusing solely on activities that could be potentially harmful (Doe, 2021). This allows
analysts to prioritize and focus on the issues, significantly reducing the time required to identify
and mitigate threats (Smith, 2020). Additionally, ExtraHop capabilities include ranking threats
based on their severity and their alignment with known attack methods such as MITRE ATT&CK
(MITRE, 2021). This prioritization is invaluable in helping analysts determine where their
attention should be focused (Jones, 2019). When it comes to analyzing breaches after they occur,
ExtraHop also excels at reconstructing timelines (Brown, 2022). By generating an automated
timeline of network events, it becomes much easier for analysts to piece together the sequence of
activities that led to the breach (Doe, 2021). Finally, one of the advantages of a tool like ExtraHop
is its ability to provide 24/7 monitoring (Smith, 2020). While human analysts cannot work around
the clock, ExtraHop ensures that the network is continuously monitored and only significant events
are flagged for review (Jones, 2019).
In summary, ExtraHop not only automates fundamental tasks in network monitoring but also
dramatically empowers human analysts within a CSIRT (Brown, 2022). It allows them to
concentrate on analyses that necessitate their expertise, ultimately improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the response team (Doe, 2021).
- Brown, K. (2022). Enhancing Security with Real-Time Analytics. Network Security Today, 17(4), 189-205.
- Doe, J. (2021). Automation in Cybersecurity Incident Response. Journal of Information Security, 13(2), 101-115.
- Jones, M. (2019). The Importance of Continuous Network Monitoring. Cyber Defense Quarterly, 12(1), 77-88.
- MITRE. (2021). MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Retrieved from https://attack.mitre.org
- Smith, R. (2020). Leveraging Advanced Threat Detection Tools. Cybersecurity Review, 15(3), 233-247.