Network

what is the network tab the network tab provides a visual map of actor to actor connections within the flare platform when viewing a particular actor profiles docid\ khmxuidlh7uz8dxbrlggo this interactive graph helps analysts understand relationship dynamics, identify influence patterns, and discover connected actors through their forum interactions the network tab is designed to support threat intelligence workflows such as relationship mapping, influence assessment, and lateral threat discovery how do i view the network? the network tab is accessible from any actor profile by clicking on the network tab alongside the activity and analysis tabs network analysis is currently limited to forum based data and follows the same scoping principles as other actor profile tabs relationships are based on the actor + forum combination from which you accessed the profile key features actor relationship mapping top 25 connected actors displays the most relevant actors based on recent interaction patterns with your actor of interest relationship visualization connection lines vary in thickness—thicker lines indicate more frequent interactions color coding represents different relationship types (see relationship groups below) interactive network elements actor node details click on any actor node to view relationship summary between the selected actor and your actor of interest brief analysis of their interaction patterns nature of their communications ( friendly , neutral , hostile , etc ) relationship groups the network organizes connections into five relationship categories friendly supportive, agreeable, or collaborative interactions neutral standard forum interactions without clear sentiment authoritative hierarchical relationships where one actor appears to guide or direct others hostile conflictual, argumentative, or adversarial exchanges collaborative joint activities, shared projects, or coordinated behaviors click on any relationship type node to view detailed definitions and criteria for each category network generation processing time network analysis typically takes 30 seconds to complete the system analyzes forum interactions, conversation patterns, and relationship dynamics to build the visual map upcoming features improved pivoting direct pivot capabilities to jump from one actor profile to another within the network view use cases the network tab supports various security and intelligence workflows threat actor investigation map connections between known malicious actors influence analysis identify key influencers or coordinators within threat groups lateral discovery find related actors that may pose additional risks relationship validation verify suspected connections between threat actors social engineering assessment understand social dynamics that could be exploited