The 2019 SANS Threat Hunting Survey gathered current industry data from 575 respondents predominantly from small/medium to medium/large organizations that are working in the field of threat hunting or working alongside threat hunters. This year’s report aims to help organizations understand what threat hunting is, why it is essential to protect their organizations, and how novice and experienced hunters can improve their processes. Results demonstrate that confusion still exists about what respondents believe constitutes threat hunting and how to properly approach threat hunting.

Organizations just starting their threat hunting journey have different needs than those who are honing their skills and programs. The SANS 2019 Threat Hunting Survey looks at those differences and how they impact the priorities set by both types of organizations.

This year’s report aims to help organizations understand:

  • What threat hunting is
  • Why it is essential to protect their organizations
  • How novice and experienced hunters can improve their processes

The report offers practical takeaways and action items that readers can use to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses within their organizations.