Cortex

Cortex is an open-source analyzer and responder engine used in cybersecurity to automate the analysis of security alerts and observables. It integrates with platforms like **TheHive** to run analyzers that process IP addresses, domains, URLs, files, and other indicators of compromise. Cortex enables security teams to standardize investigations, automate repetitive tasks, and generate actionable intelligence.

Features of Cortex:

• Supports running multiple analyzers on various observables (IP, domain, file hash, URL, etc.).
• Enables end-to-end automated threat analysis and alert enrichment pipelines.
• Works with Java and supports integration with Elasticsearch for storing observables and analysis results.
• Provides a REST API and web interface for managing analyzers, API keys, and requests.
• Modular and extensible, allowing custom analyzers to be added for specific security workflows.

To check the installed version of Cortex in your environment:

 $sudo su
 $ cd /opt/cortex
 $ls /opt/cortex/lib | grep cortex

Disclaimer: Cortex is designed for security analysis and automated investigation of observables. Its effectiveness depends on the configured analyzers, database setup, and proper integration with platforms like TheHive. Always refer to the official documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information.