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Threat Detection & HuntingThreat Hunting Methodology

Hunting for Persistence

40 min
lab
+70 XP

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of hunting for persistence
  • Apply hunting for persistence techniques in real scenarios
  • Document findings and develop practical skills

Hunting for Persistence

This lesson covers hunting for persistence, an important topic in the Threat Hunting Methodology module.

Understanding the Topic

Core principles forms the foundation of this topic. In real-world scenarios, attackers leverage this knowledge to identify weaknesses that defenders often overlook. Understanding how hunting for persistence works at a fundamental level is essential before attempting any practical exercises.

Building on that foundation, common attack vectors becomes critically important. Security professionals encounter this daily, and recognizing the patterns helps you work more efficiently during assessments.

Defense considerations represents another key consideration. Many beginners overlook this aspect, but experienced practitioners know it can make the difference between success and failure in real engagements.

Finally, industry best practices provides the practical context. Knowing when and how to apply these techniques separates theoretical knowledge from actionable skills.

Tools and Environment

For hunting for persistence, professionals rely on Various security tools available in the sandbox. The sandbox terminal on the right provides access to these tools. Familiarize yourself with their basic usage, then answer the questions below to complete this lesson.

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📚 KnowledgeQuestion 1

What persistence mechanisms should you hunt for?

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⌨️ Hands-OnQuestion 2

What startup keys are commonly abused?

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How do you baseline autoruns?

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What tool lists startup programs?

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