What is the function of WildFire analysis in Cortex?

WildFire analysis plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by analyzing files for malicious behavior. This service uses advanced detection techniques, including static and dynamic analysis, to ascertain whether files are benign or exhibit characteristics of malware. By examining the behavior of files in a controlled environment, WildFire can identify new and evolving threats that traditional signature-based methods may miss.

The ability to evaluate files in real-time and report their findings helps organizations rapidly respond to potential threats, thereby enhancing overall security posture. This proactive analysis is essential in combating sophisticated malware that can bypass conventional security measures by exploiting unknown vulnerabilities. Through its findings, WildFire contributes significantly to threat intelligence, as it aggregates and shares the results of its analysis with a broader security community, further improving collective defenses.