How SOC Analysts Cut Alert Review Time from 30 to 2 Minutes

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SOC analysts waste about 30 minutes per benign alert gathering context from tools like threat intel, logs, and detonators. Interactive sandboxes slash this to 2 minutes by showing real behavior instantly. ANY.RUN claims 28-minute savings per alert via live execution. Their features page notes: “Watch processes, networks, and interactions unfold in real time for fast verdicts.” 

Manual reviews drag on. You check hashes, pivot logs, enrich data, and detonate samples. Each step adds time. Backlogs grow. Real threats wait.

ANY.RUN’s sandbox analyzed a complex phishkit attack, revealing its details in seconds 

Sandboxes change this. Upload a file or URL. It runs in a safe VM. See spawns, connections, redirects live. Interact as a user would. Benign? Close fast. Malicious? Escalate with proof.

ANY.RUN analyzed a phishkit in 35 seconds. It exposed Salty2FA and Tycoon 2FA chains.

ANY.RUN’s sandbox detected a malicious activity in just 35 seconds, instead of hours 

Scale matters. High-volume SOCs save hours daily. Costs drop. Response speeds up.

Time Breakdown: Manual vs. Sandbox

StepManual (Minutes)Sandbox (Seconds)
Hash/Rep Check510
Enrichment/Pivots1020
Detonation/Logs1030
Verdict520
Total3080
ANY.RUN’s Automated Interactivity solves CAPTCHA without manual efforts 

Key Sandbox Benefits

Interactive sandbox, revealing Tycoon2FA phishing activity, mapped to MITRE and supported by real-time network evidence. 

Accelerate triage.

  • Real-time process trees and network flows.
  • Interactive browsing for phishing.
  • Behavior-based verdicts, not just static scans.
  • Shareable reports for escalation.
  • Integrates with SIEM for automation.
IOCs collected in a dedicated tab for convenience  

Implementation Steps

Adopt in your SOC.

  • Choose interactive platforms like ANY.RUN.
  • Train on quick uploads and interactions.
  • Set triage rules: Sandbox first for unknowns.
  • Integrate APIs for alert feeds.
  • Track MTTR metrics pre/post.
Auto-generated, detailed report for fast sharing 

FAQ

How much time does sandboxing save per alert?

28 minutes on average, from 30 to 2. 

What shows in interactive analysis?

Live processes, connections, redirects, user interactions.

Is it good for phishing?

Yes; browse links safely to reveal chains like 2FA stealers.

Any examples?

35-second phishkit takedown:

How to start?

Free trials at ANY.RUN; integrate with your SIEM.

Yash

Yash Shield

I am a Business Analytics student with a strong interest in publishing well-researched and data-driven news articles. I focus on analyzing trends in business, finance, and technology to create clear, accurate, and engaging content for readers. I enjoy transforming complex data and information into simple, meaningful stories that help audiences understand current developments. With analytical thinking and attention to detail, I aim to deliver credible and insightful news that adds real value to readers.

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