What is the primary goal of threat hunting?

The correct answer is C. To proactively find and mitigate potential threats before they cause harm. Threat hunting is an active, human-led security practice where analysts proactively search through networks and systems to detect threats that have evaded automated defenses - the goal is to find and neutralize threats before they cause damage, making C correct. A is wrong…

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ATo create legal reports for compliance
BTo prevent users from accessing malicious websites
CTo proactively find and mitigate potential threats before they cause harm
DTo install antivirus software on all endpoints

How the community answered

(44 responses)

A
7% (3)
B
2% (1)
C
89% (39)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Threat hunting is an active, human-led security practice where analysts proactively search through networks and systems to detect threats that have evaded automated defenses - the goal is to find and neutralize threats before they cause damage, making C correct.

A is wrong because compliance reporting is a governance/audit function, not a hunting activity.
B is wrong - blocking malicious sites describes web filtering or DNS security tools, which are reactive/preventive controls, not hunting.
D is wrong - deploying antivirus is endpoint protection, an automated defense layer, not a proactive investigation process.

Memory tip: Think of threat hunting like a detective, not a guard. Guards (antivirus, firewalls) react to known threats. Detectives (threat hunters) go looking for trouble before it finds you - "hunt before harmed."

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#threat hunting#proactive defense#threat mitigation#risk prevention

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