Cortex vs TheHive
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About Cortex
Cortex is a powerful observable analysis and active response engine that pairs with TheHive to supercharge incident response workflows. It provides a unified API for running analyzers against observables - IP addresses, file hashes, domain names, URLs, email addresses, and more - using over 100 built-in analyzers that query services like VirusTotal, Shodan, PassiveTotal, MISP, MaxMind, AbuseIPDB, and many others. Analysts can submit observables individually or in bulk and receive structured reports with taxonomy-based classifications. Cortex also supports responders for active response actions like blocking IPs on firewalls, disabling user accounts, or quarantining endpoints. Its REST API and TheHive integration allow organizations to automate the tedious parts of IOC analysis while keeping analysts in control of decision-making.
About TheHive
TheHive is a scalable, open-source Security Incident Response Platform (SIRP) designed to make life easier for SOCs, CSIRTs, and CERTs dealing with security incidents that need to be investigated and acted upon. It provides collaborative case management where multiple analysts can work on the same case simultaneously, with full audit trails and task assignment. TheHive integrates tightly with Cortex for automated observable analysis (IP lookups, hash checks, domain reputation) and with MISP for threat intelligence sharing. Cases can be created from email alerts, SIEM events, or manually, and each case supports tasks, observables, and evidence attachments. Its template system and custom fields make it adaptable to any organization's incident response workflow.
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TheHive only