In Splunk Mission Control, what happens to observables after they are enriched by Threat Intelligence Management?

After observables in Splunk Mission Control are enriched by Threat Intelligence Management, they become indicators. This enrichment process involves augmenting raw data or observables with additional context and information from threat intelligence sources. As a result, these observables gain the necessary attributes that allow them to be recognized as indicators of compromise or indicators of attack. This transformation enables security teams to more effectively prioritize and respond to potential threats based on enriched data that has been contextualized, rated, and classified.

In the context of cybersecurity operations, turning observables into indicators is essential because it allows teams to leverage actionable intelligence that can drive detection, investigation, and response efforts. The new indicators can be used in various detections, alerts, and analytical processes within the Splunk environment, greatly enhancing the overall threat detection and response strategy.

Other options, such as remaining raw data, being deleted, or archived, do not accurately reflect the result of the enrichment process. Instead, the primary function of enriching data in threat management is to enhance and convert it into a usable format that is more informative and impactful for cybersecurity operations.