In the rapidly evolving landscape of the IoT, the security of connected devices has become a paramount concern. This paper explores the concept of proactive threat hunting as a pivotal strategy for enhancing the security and sustainability of IoT systems. Proactive threat hunting is an alternative to traditional reactive security measures that analyses IoT networks continuously and in advance to find and eliminate threats before they occure. By improving the security posture of IoT devices this approach significantly contributes to extending IoT operational lifespan and reduces environmental impact. By integrating security metrics similar to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) into consumer platforms, this paper argues that proactive threat hunting can elevate user awareness about the security of IoT devices. This has the potential to impact consumer choices and encourage a security-conscious mindset in both the manufacturing and user communities. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study demonstrates how proactive threat hunting can contribute to the development of a more secure, sustainable, and user-aware IoT ecosystem.

翻译：在物联网快速发展的背景下，联网设备的安全性已成为一个至关重要的议题。本文探讨了主动威胁狩猎这一核心策略，以增强物联网系统的安全性与可持续性。主动威胁狩猎有别于传统的被动安全措施，它持续并提前分析物联网网络，以在威胁发生前发现并消除它们。通过改善物联网设备的安全态势，该方法显著有助于延长物联网设备的运行寿命并减少环境影响。通过将类似于通用漏洞评分系统（CVSS）的安全指标整合到消费者平台中，本文论证了主动威胁狩猎能够提升用户对物联网设备安全性的认知。这有可能影响消费者的选择，并鼓励制造和用户群体形成注重安全的思维模式。通过综合分析，本研究展示了主动威胁狩猎如何有助于构建一个更安全、可持续且具有用户意识的物联网生态系统。