TuesdayTool 20: Using ODIN for Threat Hunting
Introduction
As a threat intelligence and threat-hunting specialist with nearly a decade of experience in various industry sectors, I can tell you that hunting for threats can save your organization millions of dollars before it is exploited and then poses a risk. Threat hunting may include but is not limited to checking for remotely exploitable vulnerabilities and patching before it turns into a security incident. Exposed ports, exposed buckets that can lead to exfiltration if not mitigated, to mention but few. I have been privileged to work with a couple of threat-hunting tools while I stumbled on the tool I am about to reveal to you today. The new tool that can aid threat hunting for attack surface management is called ODIN.
About ODIN
ODIN is a powerful threat-hunting platform that provides comprehensive visibility into an organization’s attack surface. ODIN is a great tool and here’s how you can use ODIN to derive value:
1. Sign up for an ODIN account
Visit odin.io and sign up for an account. ODIN offers a free plan with limited queries and several pricing plans to suit different needs.
2. Explore ODIN’s search capabilities
ODIN allows you to search for hosts, certificates, exposed buckets, and files across the internet. You can access these search capabilities through the web interface or the API.
3. Perform host and certificate searches
You can look for specific domains, and IP addresses, or use wildcards to find related assets. You can use ODIN to search for hosts and certificates. ODIN provides details on the found hosts and certificates, including open ports, service banners, and SSL/TLS information.
4. Discover exposed buckets and files
ODIN can scan the internet for exposed cloud storage buckets and files. This helps uncover sensitive data that may have been accidentally exposed online. You can search for specific bucket names or file types to find potential data leaks
5. Analyze search results
ODIN presents the search results in a clear and organized manner. You can view details on each discovered asset, such as open ports, service banners, and SSL/TLS information. You can use this data to identify your infrastructure's potential security risks and misconfigurations.
6. Set up alerts and monitoring
You can configure ODIN to continuously monitor your attack surface and receive alerts when new assets are discovered or changes occur. This proactive approach helps you stay on top of your evolving attack surface and address risks before they can be exploited.
7. Utilize the API and SDKs
ODIN provides a powerful API and SDKs in Go and Python to integrate its scanning capabilities into your security workflows. Use the API to automate searches, retrieve data, and build custom applications on top of ODIN.
Conclusion
.Leveraging ODIN’s comprehensive threat-hunting capabilities, you can gain unparalleled visibility into your external attack surface, identify security risks, and proactively secure your infrastructure against potential threats.
Till I come your way again next 2 weeks Tuesday, #BeCyberSmart
Cyberliza writes TuesdayTool
