The new scouting tool for threat hunting and malicious infrastructure analysis promises to level up users’ security operation centers. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Team Cymru has launched Pure Signal Scout, an external threat-hunting and malicious infrastructure analysis tool to "level up" security operations centers (SOCs). Under the promise of being the "fastest" tool available for threat insights, Pure Signal Scout is expected to save analysts' time by providing fast answers to complex queries. "We are now achieving in one working day what used to take several," Josh Picolet, team leader of Team Cymru's S2 Threat Research, said in a statement. This includes determining if an IP is important to a threat investigation. Another point factoring in the speed of response is that Scout is cloud-based and designed to eliminate the need to deploy multiple data services and solutions. It also eliminates the need to create custom scripts to combine disparate threat feeds and data sources. Scout was designed to enable analysts of all experience levels to see previously unseen activities, helping companies with insights to identify and counteract threats. Team Cymru said that prior to Scout only experienced analysts from Fortune 50 organizations had access to products using external threat telemetry that includes NetFlow, PDNS, and many other datasets that enable threat hunters and security analysts' visibility beyond their own networks. Those using Scout have access to Team Cymru's Pure Signal threat intelligence and enable visibility of cyber adversary infrastructure and network activity before, during, and after a cyberattack. It provides an intuitive interface and API integrations, which allows for many use cases. Furthermore, analysts can merge results across internal logs, SIEM solutions, and data tools to gain a broader picture and more precise intelligence. "Using Scout's API, tools like analyst notebook Maltego, or even SIEM tools like QRadar and Splunk, can support automation through integration. This enables organizations to create their own threat intelligence, and then build workflows that better support their security objectives," a spokesperson tells CSO. Scout also offers 24/7 helpdesk support to customers. Pure Signal Scout is available now, globally, with user-based pricing on a subscription model. Related content news UK government plans 2,500 new tech recruits by 2025 with focus on cybersecurity New apprenticeships and talent programmes will support recruitment for in-demand roles such as cybersecurity technologists and software developers By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Education Industry Education Industry Education Industry news UK data regulator orders end to spreadsheet FOI requests after serious data breaches The Information Commissioner’s Office says alternative approaches should be used to publish freedom of information data to mitigate risks to personal information By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 3 mins Government Cybercrime Data and Information Security feature Cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023 These startups are jumping in where most established security vendors have yet to go. By CSO Staff Sep 29, 2023 19 mins CSO and CISO Security news analysis Companies are already feeling the pressure from upcoming US SEC cyber rules New Securities and Exchange Commission cyber incident reporting rules don't kick in until December, but experts say they highlight the need for greater collaboration between CISOs and the C-suite By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 28, 2023 6 mins Regulation Data Breach Financial Services Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe