Threat Hunting & Compromise Assessment

A penetration test simulates an attacker to identify weaknesses in your defences.

Threat hunting and compromise assessment focus on determining whether attacker activity or indicators of compromise already exist, and whether your organisation would detect and respond effectively under real conditions.

No.

A single threat hunt provides a point-in-time view, but does not ensure ongoing detection and response capability. At Lykos Defence, threat hunting is used within structured Capability Validation, Readiness, and Assurance programs to support continuous validation.

No.

Threat hunting can be performed using available telemetry, logs, and evidence sources. Where gaps exist, these are identified and addressed as part of broader readiness and capability development.

Where indicators of compromise are identified, response actions are guided through structured incident response processes and may involve deeper investigation through digital forensics.

Because this capability is integrated into your broader incident response model, escalation occurs without the delays typically associated with reactive engagements.

Threat hunting and compromise assessment must align with plans and playbooks to ensure that detection leads to effective response.

This ensures that findings are not isolated, but feed directly into decision-making, coordination, and execution during an incident.

Where gaps are identified in detection or response capability, they are addressed through structured improvement within a Readiness Program or validated continuously within an Assurance Program.

This ensures detection and response capability improves over time rather than remaining a one-off assessment.

For organisations that have not yet established a baseline, Capability Validation provides the most effective starting point.

Where detection capability is already a known priority, a structured discussion can determine whether Readiness or Assurance is the appropriate next step.