This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Thehive Update Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Simple setup in 5-15 minutes. One‑time purchase: €9.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   **Title:**  
   Automating Security Incident Response with n8n and TheHive: A Real-Time Event Trigger Workflow  
   
   **Meta Description:**  
   Discover how to leverage n8n and TheHive with a custom workflow that automatically triggers actions when any event occurs within TheHive’s security management platform. Ideal for enhancing real-time cyber incident response.  
   
   **Keywords:**  
   n8n, TheHive, cybersecurity automation, incident response, security orchestration, SOAR, real-time alerting, webhook automation, TheHive trigger, workflow automation  
   
   **Third-Party APIs Used:**  
   - TheHive API (via n8n’s TheHive Trigger node)  
   
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   **Article:**
   
   In today’s cybersecurity landscape, every second matters. Rapid detection and response to security incidents are critical, and automation can significantly bolster a team’s ability to act on threats efficiently. This is where tools like n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform, and TheHive, an incident response and security operations platform, become essential. Together, they enable powerful, automated handling of security events in real time.
   
   One simple yet effective use case is building a workflow in n8n that listens for any event in TheHive and, once triggered, initiates downstream processes—such as sending alerts, updating logs, or enriching data with other tools. In this article, we will explore a specific n8n workflow designed to receive updates whenever an event occurs in TheHive.
   
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   ### Overview of the Workflow
   
   The workflow, titled “Receive updates when an event occurs in TheHive,” consists of a single trigger node: the **TheHive Trigger**. This node listens for all event types from TheHive by using its built-in webhook integration. While minimal, this configuration plays a vital role in real-time detection and response workflows.
   
   Here's a breakdown of the individual components:
   
   #### 1. TheHive Trigger Node
   - **Type:** theHiveTrigger
   - **Events Monitored:** All events (`*`)
   - **Webhook ID:** `bef3fea8-2d68-43e8-9061-6c17c1059c86`
   - **Status:** Inactive (can be activated via the n8n UI)
   
   The trigger uses a webhook provided by n8n to listen for any and all types of events coming from TheHive platform. This includes the creation, update, or deletion of cases, tasks, alerts, and observables. By setting the events parameter to `["*"]`, the node is configured to handle every possible event, which can later be filtered or categorized through logic in additional workflow nodes.
   
   Though currently inactive, once enabled, this workflow would react instantly to any new activity in TheHive, laying the foundation for integrations with messaging services, ticketing systems, or other security tools.
   
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   ### Why Use This Workflow?
   
   This type of workflow is especially powerful for security operations centers (SOCs) and IT teams that utilize TheHive for case management. Automated triggers like this remove the need for manual monitoring and enable immediate downstream actions based on incoming threats or internal incidents.
   
   Here are a few practical use cases for this workflow:
   
   - **Alert Forwarding:** Automatically send alerts to Slack, Microsoft Teams, or email systems when a high-priority event is registered in TheHive.
   - **Threat Enrichment:** On detection of a new alert or observable, automatically call out to threat intelligence APIs (e.g., VirusTotal or MISP) to retrieve context data.
   - **Case Labeling or Routing:** Use conditional logic to categorize incidents or assign them to appropriate teams based on their tags or severity in real time.
   - **Ticket Integration:** Push new cases into ITSM platforms like Jira, ServiceNow, or Zendesk for formal tracking and resolution.
   
   ---
   
   ### How to Expand This Workflow
   
   While the base example includes only the trigger node, n8n's modular ecosystem allows for seamless extension of this workflow with additional steps. For example:
   
   - Use the **IF** node to branch logic depending on the event type.
   - Add an **HTTP Request** node to call external APIs for further enrichment.
   - Send messages via the **Slack** or **Telegram** nodes based on incident severity.
   - Integrate with a logging system such as Elasticsearch or a SIEM platform for full traceability.
   
   The workflow can even be chained with automated case escalation procedures to ensure no security event goes unattended.
   
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   ### Final Thoughts
   
   Even a simple workflow like this demonstrates the power of automation in cybersecurity. By integrating n8n with TheHive, organizations can establish a real-time bridge that enables more responsive and intelligent incident handling.
   
   Whether you’re just starting to automate your SOC or are looking to expand an existing system, leveraging TheHive’s webhook capabilities through n8n is a scalable and open-source solution. And because both platforms are community-supported and extensible, you maintain full control over your security stack.
   
   **Getting Started Tip**: After importing this workflow into your n8n environment, don’t forget to activate it and secure your webhook endpoint. From there, you're ready to build a comprehensive, automated incident response pipeline.
   
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   By making your security events actionable as they occur, you can drastically reduce response times and improve the resilience of your entire organization.

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.