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Merging threat modeling with threat hunting for dynamic cybersecurity defense

The world is experiencing a surge in data creation as technology advances swiftly and the Internet of Things undergoes significant growth. One result is rapid emergence of novel applications, which brings forth a broader range of intricate and challenging threats that are difficult to detect. Therefore, a comprehensive and proactive approach is needed to identify and mitigate security threats.
Research paper

In this paper, researchers combine threat modeling and threat hunting using different approaches in order to provide a more holistic understanding of the security posture of the system. It’s done by leveraging the threat model capability in anticipating potential threats and the capability of the threat hunting to identify evolving and previously unidentified threats. This integration allows for early detection and mitigation of potential threats and enables organizations to enhance their incident response readiness, implement targeted risk mitigation strategies, and fortify their overall cybersecurity posture in the face of evolving and sophisticated threats.

Full abstract in IEEE Xplore, DOI: 10.1109/IOTM.001.2400061

Published in IEEE Internet of Things Magazine (Volume: 7, Issue: 6, November 2024)

 

Authors

Boubakr Nour, Sonika Ujjwal, Leyli Karaçay, Zakaria Laaroussi, Utku Gülen, Emrah Tomur, Makan Pourzandi - Ericsson Research

 

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