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Hunters has unveiled Pathfinder AI, marking a significant leap towards the implementation of AI-enhanced Security Operations Centers (SOCs). This initiative builds on the existing capabilities of Copilot AI, which has been instrumental in improving workflow efficiency within SOCs through advanced investigation assistance powered by large language models (LLMs). With the introduction of Agentic AI, Hunters aims to facilitate automated detection, investigation, and response to threats in a more effective manner, set for release in the near future alongside ongoing enhancements.
According to Casey Sword, Endpoint Security Architect at Emburse, Hunters’ innovations have greatly streamlined security operations by minimizing manual investigative tasks, accelerating data processing, and boosting visibility into potential threats. He highlighted that Pathfinder AI is poised to further enhance operational efficiency and response times through sophisticated automated analysis and investigative recommendations, reinforcing Emburse’s commitment to state-of-the-art security technology.
The Influence of AI on Future Security Operations
Security investigations are inherently complex, often requiring multiple steps for each alert generated, leading to an overwhelming array of possible investigative directions. Traditional automation protocols can be restrictive, occasionally causing analysts to pursue false leads, which may result in obfuscating genuine threats.
In contrast, AI integration dramatically reshapes this landscape. The adaptability of Agentic AI allows for real-time adjustments, enabling it to prioritize significant threats while filtering out irrelevant noise. This dynamic capability enhances the investigative process, ensuring that teams remain focused and effective.
To combat evolving security threats, SOCs necessitate two critical AI capabilities:
- Copilot AI: This facet of the technology bolsters analyst productivity through automated data analysis and report creation, steering investigations more efficiently.
- Agentic AI: This feature allows for autonomous threat detection and handling, effectively decreasing the need for manual input and expediting decision-making processes.
By deploying specialized AI agents that interact cooperatively, security teams can transcend outdated manual processes, achieving proactive and precise operations.
Hunters Pathfinder AI
Hunters was established with the vision of integrating analyst expertise within their SIEM system from the outset—a strategy that has focused on optimizing logistic efficiency and accuracy in security operations. With extensive experience in harnessing AI for security, Hunters stands ready to spearhead the transformation towards fully AI-driven SOCs, leveraging their substantial knowledge to enable large-scale automation.
As they continue to develop Pathfinder AI, the focus will be on enhancing capabilities in both AI-Assisted SOC and AI-Driven SOC domains, further alleviating the burden of manual tasks while improving detection, investigation, and response paradigms.
AI-Assisted SOC through Copilot AI
- Lead Summarization: Automatically generated synopses that provide analysts with immediate context regarding security incidents.
- Guided Investigation Workflows: Recommends subsequent steps tailored to different attack vectors.
- Natural Language Querying: Facilitates conversational interactions for analysts to swiftly gather insights from the system.
- Custom Detection Authoring: Assists analysts in fine-tuning detection parameters with guided support.
- Threat Classification: AI evaluates various signals in context to ascertain whether a potential threat is malicious or benign, thus reducing the time allocated to manual assessments.
AI-Driven SOC with Agentic AI
- Autonomous Triage and Classification: AI agents assess every potential threat, offering classifications and comprehensive investigation reports.
- Self-Optimizing Detections: Machine learning algorithms improve detection precision based on insights gleaned from actual cyber incidents.
- Automated Root Cause Analysis: The AI cross-references attack signals from diverse sources to construct complete narratives of incidents.
“Pathfinder AI represents a pivotal advancement for SOC teams, reinforcing our dedication to enhancing the efficacy of security operations in combating cyber threats. By seamlessly integrating Copilot AI and Agentic AI, we empower security teams to devote their energies to critical tasks—preventing genuine threats before they can inflict damage,” articulated Ian Forrest, VP of Product at Hunters.
Looking Forward
Hunters is poised to continuously innovate within the realm of SOC automation via advancements in AI-facilitated investigations, automated response systems, and augmented AI functionalities. Pathfinder AI signals the dawn of a more prompt, intelligent, and proficient security operations framework, with modifications expected to roll out in the months ahead.
For further exploration, interested parties can access Hunters’ blog post or register for a webinar covering this announcement on March 5th, 2025.
About Hunters
Hunters equips SOC teams with AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency without necessitating substantial investment in security infrastructure. As a next-gen SIEM platform, Hunters integrates Copilot AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, and graph-based correlation technologies to optimize detection, investigation, and response processes. Trusted by organizations like Cimpress, OpenLane, and The RealReal, Hunters offers built-in detections, AI-backed investigations, along with ongoing support from Team Axon.
For additional information, visit Hunters Security.
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