We Hunted a Real Threat Actor Live | Solar Spider + CrowdStrike EDR

We ran a full live threat hunt on Solar Spider using CrowdStrike EDR Counter Adversary Operations — and we're showing you every single step. This is the exact methodology used to protect Fortune 500 clients, including Microsoft.In this walkthrough, I break down all 7 steps of professional threat hunting from A-Z: ✅ Step 1 — Build a Threat Actor Profile ✅ Step 2 — Identify IOCs (Indicators of Compromise) ✅ Step 3 — Validate Reputation via OSINT ✅ Step 4 — Confirm No Imminent Threat via Advanced Event Search ✅ Step 5 — Confirm if IOC is Blocked ✅ Step 6 — Add IOC to Block List (Shrink Attack Surface & Harden Env) ✅ Step 7 — Reporting This isn't theory. This is the real-world threat hunting process battle-tested across enterprise environments supporting Fortune 500 companies. Whether you're a SOC Analyst sharpening your skills or an IT professional breaking into cybersecurity — this is the level of expertise you need to stand out and get hired FAST! 🔐 Ready to land your first cybersecurity role without a degree or certs? DM or comment "VSOC" and I'll show you the exact path to get started so you can land your first six-figure role. 🔔 Like, comment, share and subscribe for real-world cybersecurity walkthroughs every week! #cybersecurity #cybercrime #socanalyst #cybersecuritytraining #tech ───────────────────────────── CHAPTERS ───────────────────────────── 0:00 — Intro & Setting Up the Threat Hunt 2:50 — Picking a Threat Actor & Threat Hunt Template 5:37 — Step 1: Build a Threat Actor Profile (Solar Spider) 13:12 — Step 2: Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) 15:15 — Step 3: Validate IOC Reputation via OSINT 18:42 — Why Threat Hunting Matters in the Enterprise 39:32 — Recap of Steps 1–3 43:37 — Step 4: Confirm No Imminent Threat (CQL Advanced Search) 49:42 — Step 5: Confirm if IOC is Blocked 51:43 — Step 6: Add IOCs to the Block List 1:01:59 — Step 7: Reporting in SOCByte 1:12:41 — Writing the Remediation Section 1:17:14 — Downloading & Reviewing the Final Report 1:21:47 — Sharing Your Work on LinkedIn 1:25:49 — Q&A Session 1:31:21 — Closing Remarks & Next Steps