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Model-Assisted Threat Hunting (M-ATH) with the PEAK Framework
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Model-Assisted Threat Hunting (M-ATH) with the PEAK Framework

Welcome to the third entry in our introduction to the PEAK Threat Hunting Framework! Taking our detective theme to the next level, imagine a tough case where you need to call in a specialized investigator. For these unique cases, we can use algorithmically-driven approaches called Model-Assisted Threat Hunting (M-ATH).
Trust Unearned? Evaluating CA Trustworthiness Across 5 Billion Certificates
Security
10 Minute Read

Trust Unearned? Evaluating CA Trustworthiness Across 5 Billion Certificates

In this blog post, we dive into our recent research project, in which the Splunk SURGe team analyzed more than five billion TLS certificates to find out if the CAs we rely on are really worthy of our trust.
Splunk Field Hashing & Masking Capabilities for Compliance
Security
3 Minute Read

Splunk Field Hashing & Masking Capabilities for Compliance

Satisfy internal and external compliance requirements using Splunk standard components.
Security Content from the Splunk Threat Research Team
Security
5 Minute Read

Security Content from the Splunk Threat Research Team

The blog explains how STRT develops Splunk Security Content, aiding detection engineering and threat research teams to efficiently detect and respond to potential threats, using ESCU App amidst growing security incidents and system complexity.
Hypothesis-Driven Hunting with the PEAK Framework
Security
9 Minute Read

Hypothesis-Driven Hunting with the PEAK Framework

Details on hypothesis-driven threat hunting with the PEAK framework.
Planning for Success with Risk-Based Alerting
Security
4 Minute Read

Planning for Success with Risk-Based Alerting

In our last RBA blog post, we talked about some of the problems RBA can help solve. In this post, we explain the methodology we use with Splunk customers as their security teams start working with RBA.
Machine Learning in Security: Detect Suspicious TXT Records Using Deep Learning
Security
8 Minute Read

Machine Learning in Security: Detect Suspicious TXT Records Using Deep Learning

The Splunk Machine Learning for Security (SMLS) team introduces a new detection to detect DNS Tunneling using DNS TXT payloads.
7 questions all CxOs should ask to increase cyber resilience before buying more software
Security
7 Minute Read

7 questions all CxOs should ask to increase cyber resilience before buying more software

Here are 7 questions you should always ask to help your organisation to make the best possible purchase and increase its cyber resilience at the same time.
Paws in the Pickle Jar: Risk & Vulnerability in the Model-sharing Ecosystem
Security
8 Minute Read

Paws in the Pickle Jar: Risk & Vulnerability in the Model-sharing Ecosystem

As AI / Machine Learning (ML) systems now support millions of daily users, has our understanding of the relevant security risks kept pace with this wild rate of adoption?