WILMINGTON, DE — Cyber intelligence firm Intel 471 has unveiled Guided Threat Hunts, a new enhancement to its Hunt Management Module within the HUNTER solution. The tool aims to support cybersecurity teams facing increasing complexity in detecting and responding to advanced cyber threats, especially in environments constrained by talent shortages and resource limitations.
Guided Threat Hunts introduces a more structured, intelligence-driven approach to threat hunting. It enables analysts to craft customized search queries and refine data filters to more efficiently surface malicious activity that typically evades traditional detection tools. The feature incorporates two main capabilities: Pivot Queries and Filter Queries, both of which are designed to help teams expand the scope and precision of their investigations.
“With persistent skills gaps and resource constraints, organizations are struggling to keep pace with evolving cyber threats,” said Jason Passwaters, CEO of Intel 471. “Effective threat hunting is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Guided Threat Hunts gives teams the tactical advantage to improve speed and accuracy in identifying advanced threat behaviors.”
Pivot Queries allow users to dig deeper into search results by following related leads, while also offering guidance on what to examine next—such as anomalies in process names or host activity. Filter Queries, on the other hand, help reduce data noise by enabling analysts to tailor searches to their organization’s specific environment, improving signal-to-noise ratios and minimizing time spent on irrelevant results.
According to Intel 471, its existing library of threat hunting packages already addresses more than 80% of known advanced threats. The new Guided Threat Hunts tool helps close the remaining 20% gap by allowing teams to address their organization’s unique threat landscape with precision.
Mike Mitchell, vice president of threat hunt intelligence at Intel 471, emphasized the solution’s practitioner-focused design. “Intel 471’s Guided Threat Hunts is designed by threat hunters for threat hunters, so the heavy lifting is already addressed,” he said. “Our goal is to provide guidance tailored to the specific needs of teams of all sizes, empowering them to overcome uncertainties and confidently progress their hunts against the advanced behaviors and techniques of adversaries.”
Guided Threat Hunts integrates with major Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms, enabling seamless alignment with a team’s existing standard operating procedures. By offering contextual intelligence and a streamlined query process, Intel 471 aims to lower onboarding costs for new analysts while boosting operational maturity across threat hunting teams.
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