South Africa Splunk User Group

The Threat Hunter’s Cookbook

Summary: Zubeida Dawood introduces "The Threat Hunter's Cookbook," a resource aimed at cybersecurity professionals in South Africa facing increasing threats like ransomware and phishing. The cookbook offers SPL-based hunting queries, guidance on effective hunting methods, and tools to enhance detection capabilities. Vutlhari Mathebula praises the resource as a valuable guideline, especially for those new to cybersecurity with Splunk skills. The cookbook can be downloaded for free from Splunk's website.
AI Summary

Let’s face it - threats in South Africa aren’t slowing down anytime soon. From ransomware syndicates to phishing scams that somehow still catch people out, there’s never a dull moment in cyber.

That’s why The Threat Hunter’s Cookbook might be a handy addition to your toolkit. It’s built for security pros who are already deep in the trenches like you and want practical, no-fluff content that works.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • Dozens of SPL-based hunting queries you can use as-is or spice up for local context

  • Guidance on selecting the right hunting method (because “spray and pray” isn’t a strategy)

  • Tools, apps, and resources to take your detection game to the next level

Sneak peak here


Download the free cookbook here: https://www.splunk.com/en_us/form/threat-hunters-cookbook.html

Stay safe in the wild west of cyberspace,

1 comment

This is an amazing guideline for people like me starting out in cybersecurity with Splunk skills 👌 👏 🎊