Overview

The Attack Patterns section provides access to a comprehensive library of MITRE ATT&CK patterns, enabling you to understand, track, and defend against various cyber attack techniques. This knowledge base helps in identifying, categorizing, and responding to security threats effectively.

Understanding Attack Patterns

Pattern Categories

  • Initial Access
  • Execution
  • Persistence
  • Privilege Escalation
  • Defense Evasion
  • Credential Access
  • Discovery
  • Lateral Movement
  • Collection
  • Command and Control
  • Exfiltration
  • Impact

Pattern Information

Each attack pattern entry includes:

  • Technique ID (e.g., T1234)
  • Technique Name
  • Tactic Category
  • Description
  • Sub-techniques
  • Detection Methods
  • Mitigation Strategies

Using Attack Patterns

Threat Analysis

  • Identify attack techniques
  • Map threat actor behaviors
  • Analyze attack chains
  • Assess risk levels

Incident Response

  • Classify incidents
  • Guide investigation
  • Determine scope
  • Plan remediation

Threat Hunting

  • Create hunt hypotheses
  • Define search patterns
  • Identify indicators
  • Track progression

Integration Features

Case Management

  • Link patterns to cases
  • Document observed techniques
  • Track attack progression
  • Map incident timeline

Threat Intelligence

  • Correlate with known threats
  • Map actor behaviors
  • Identify emerging patterns
  • Share intelligence

Reporting

  • Generate attack summaries
  • Create pattern analytics
  • Track pattern frequency
  • Measure effectiveness

Best Practices

Pattern Analysis

  • Review pattern details
  • Understand prerequisites
  • Identify dependencies
  • Map related techniques

Implementation

  • Document observed patterns
  • Link to incidents
  • Track effectiveness
  • Update procedures

Maintenance

  • Keep patterns current
  • Review classifications
  • Update documentation
  • Monitor trends

Team Training

  • Share pattern knowledge
  • Practice identification
  • Review case studies
  • Update procedures

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Framework Overview

  • Enterprise Matrix
  • Mobile Matrix
  • ICS Matrix
  • Cloud Matrix

Tactics Categories

  • Why attackers use them
  • Common implementations
  • Detection strategies
  • Mitigation approaches

Techniques & Sub-techniques

  • Detailed descriptions
  • Implementation examples
  • Detection methods
  • Mitigation strategies