Threat Detection Software

A comprehensive security monitoring and threat detection system designed to identify, analyze, and respond to potential security threats in real-time.

Overview

This threat detection software provides continuous monitoring of your network and systems to identify suspicious activity, malware, intrusions, and other security anomalies. It combines multiple detection methods including signature-based detection, behavioral analysis, and machine learning algorithms to provide comprehensive protection.

Features

• Real-time Monitoring: Continuously scans network traffic, system activity, and file operations
• Multi-layer Detection: Combines signature matching, heuristic analysis, and behavioral detection
• Automated Response: Configurable automated actions for different threat levels
• Detailed Reporting: Comprehensive logs and reports on detected threats
• Machine Learning: Adaptive threat detection that improves over time
• Integration Support: Compatible with popular SIEM and security platforms
• Low Overhead: Optimized performance with minimal system resource consumption
• Customizable Rules: Create and modify detection rules based on your environment

Installation

Requirements

• Operating System: Windows Server 2016+, Ubuntu 18.04+, or CentOS 7+
• RAM: Minimum 4GB (8GB recommended)
• Storage: 10GB available disk space
• Network: Active internet connection for threat intelligence updates

Setup

1. Download the installation package from the official repository
2. Extract the files to your desired location
3. Run the installer:

   ./install.sh
   

4. Follow the configuration wizard
5. Start the service:

   sudo systemctl start threat-detection
   

Configuration

Edit the main configuration file located at /etc/threat-detection/config.yml:

monitoring:
  network: true
  filesystem: true
  processes: true
  
detection:
  sensitivity: high
  ml_enabled: true
  
response:
  auto_quarantine: true
  alert_email: security@company.com

Usage

Command Line Interface

# Check system status
threat-detection status

# View active alerts
threat-detection alerts

# Generate report
threat-detection report --format pdf --output report.pdf

# Update threat definitions
threat-detection update-definitions

Web Dashboard

Access the web interface at https://localhost:8443

Default credentials can be configured during installation. The dashboard provides:

• Real-time threat visualization
• Alert management and response
• System metrics and health status
• Configuration management
• Report generation

API

The software exposes a REST API for integration with other security tools:

# Get current threats
curl -X GET https://localhost:8443/api/v1/threats \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

# Create custom detection rule
curl -X POST https://localhost:8443/api/v1/rules \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name":"Custom Rule","pattern":"malicious_pattern"}'

Updating

Keep threat definitions current with automatic or manual updates:

# Enable automatic daily updates
threat-detection config set auto_update true

# Manually update now
threat-detection update-definitions

Troubleshooting

High CPU Usage: Reduce scan intensity in configuration or exclude non-critical directories

Missed Alerts: Verify rules are properly configured and enabled; check log files

Network Performance: Adjust monitoring sensitivity or enable sampling mode

Database Errors: Restart the service and check disk space availability

For more help, check logs at /var/log/threat-detection/

Security Best Practices

• Regularly update threat definitions
• Review and tune detection rules for your environment
• Monitor alert fatigue and adjust sensitivity accordingly
• Maintain secure credentials for API access
• Enable encryption for remote connections
• Implement principle of least privilege for service accounts

Support

• Documentation: https://docs.threat-detection.io
• Issues: Submit bug reports at https://github.com/threat-detection/issues
• Community Forum: https://forum.threat-detection.io
• Commercial Support: contact@threat-detection.io

License

This software is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit pull requests with your improvements.

Version History

v2.1.0 (Current)

• Added ML-based anomaly detection
• Improved performance by 40%
• Enhanced API documentation

v2.0.5

• Security patches and bug fixes

v2.0.0

• Initial release with core detection features

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Last Updated: October 2025