C3RBERUS – An AI Based Incident Response Agent for Cybersecurity

Abstract

C3RBERUS-Cybersecurity 3-layered Response-Based Enhanced Resilient Unified Shield is a new generation AI-based incident response system tailored to enhance the security posture of Linux-based servers against sophisticated and evolving cyber threats. Traditional security tools often rely on reactive measures, detecting threats only after damage has begun. C3RBERUS addresses this gap by implementing a proactive, autonomous framework capable of identifying, analyzing, and responding to threats in real time. The system intelligently monitors SSH activity to detect brute-force attacks, verifies new IP addresses through automated email workflows, and redirects unverified access attempts to a controlled honeypot environment. It also continuously scans for ransomware-like behavior by analyzing process patterns and file system activities, instantly terminating malicious actions before data can be compromised. Additionally, C3RBERUS enforces strict access controls for sensitive files and logs every critical event, ensuring accountability and traceability.