Automated Malicious File Detection and Incident Response with Wazuh, VirusTotal,

Overview

This workflow automates the end-to-end process of detecting, validating, and responding to potentially malicious files within an organization. Leveraging Wazuh for security alerts, VirusTotal for file hash validation, and Slack for real-time notifications, it streamlines incident response and enhances security posture.

Key Features

• Automated Alert Ingestion: Receives file alerts from Wazuh via webhook.
• IOC Extraction & Validation: Extracts indicators of compromise and validates file hashes using VirusTotal.
• Incident Creation: Automatically generates incidents in ServiceNow for suspicious files.
• Real-Time Notifications: Sends detailed Slack alerts to security teams for immediate awareness.
• Email Integration: Optionally notifies stakeholders via Gmail.

Benefits

• Rapid Threat Response: Reduces manual investigation time by automating detection and validation steps.
• Improved Accuracy: Minimizes false positives by cross-referencing with VirusTotal.
• Centralized Communication: Ensures all stakeholders are promptly informed through Slack and email.
• Seamless Integration: Connects security, ITSM, and communication platforms for unified workflows.

Use Cases

• Security operations centers automating malware incident response.
• IT teams seeking to streamline file threat validation and notification.
• Organizations aiming to reduce response times and improve audit trails.