# Spydertrace Summarize

## Overview

Spyderbat's **Summarize** feature provides a quick, structured summary of a **Spydertrace** investigation, enabling users to understand key details without manually analyzing the trace.\
This feature enhances threat detection efficiency and streamlines the investigative process.

> **Note:** Summarize is available only on an opt-in basis per organization. It requires approval to send data to OpenAI.\
> To enable the feature, navigate to **Admin → Organization Management → AI Management**. Here, you can opt in or out, track your **monthly usage quota**, and view the **Recent Summarize Usage Log**.

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By default, a monthly quota of 50 is provided, with each trace summary consuming one.\
You can contact us to request an increase.

## What is Summarize?

The **Summarize** feature in Spyderbat generates a concise summary of a **Spydertrace**, highlighting critical security insights.

Behind the scenes, it takes the Spydertrace as input, sends it to OpenAI, and generates a concise, easy-to-understand summary.

## How to Use Summarize

There are two ways to generate a summary: **Manual** and **Automatic**.

### 1. Manual Summarization

To manually summarize a **Spydertrace**, click the `Summarize` button. The summary generation process may take a few seconds.

#### Example 1: Search

* **Search** for the relevant **Spydertrace**.
* If you find a high-score **Spydertrace** in a restricted cluster, and want to quickly understand its details, click **Summarize** to generate a summary instantly.

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#### Example 2: Investigation

* Within the **Spyderbat Investigation** view, click **Summarize** on top-right to generate a summary.

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* Based on the insights, take immediate action as needed.

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### 2. Automatic Summarization

Automatic summarization enables AI-powered summary generation for every **Spydertrace saved search**.

* When enabled, the system **automatically** generates structured summaries for saved **Spydertrace** investigations.

#### Example:

If you want a summary for every high-score Spydertrace (e.g., score 100), follow these steps:

* Search for the high-score Spydertrace.

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* Add it to a saved search.
* Add description, target as desired.
* In Additional Settings, enable Auto AI Summarization and Save.

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Once enabled, every time a high-score Spydertrace occurs, you will receive a notification with an investigation link to review the Spydertrace. With automatic summarization, you don't have to wait for the summary to generate—it is ready instantly.

> Note: Only enable Automatic AI Summarization based on your organization's quota.

You can also view summarized traces in AI Management's Recent Logs.

### Benefits of Summarize

#### ⏳ Time Efficiency

Reduces manual effort in analyzing complex security traces.

#### ⚡ Quick Incident Response

Enables security teams to respond faster with key insights readily available.

#### 🔍 Improved Security Insights

Highlights critical security concerns such as unauthorized access, suspicious executions, and potential breaches.

#### 📑 Simplified Investigation

Provides a structured view of incidents, aiding forensic analysis and remediation planning.

## Conclusion

Spyderbat’s **Summarize** feature enhances security investigations by providing **automated, structured, and insightful** summaries of activities.\
By leveraging this feature, security teams can **quickly detect, understand, and mitigate** potential
