Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Level up your security operations center for better security

Rebecca Blair

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Year: 2023
• eBook ISBN: 9781804616697
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Computer Networking
• Index: Computer Science

Align your SOC with the ATT&CK framework and follow practical examples for successful implementationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features• Understand Cloud, Windows, and Network ATT&CK Framework using different techniques• Assess the attack potential and implement frameworks aligned with Mitre ATT&CK• Address security gaps to detect and respond to all security threatsBook DescriptionThe Mitre ATT&CK framework is an extraordinary resource for all SOC environments, however, determining the appropriate implementation techniques for different use cases can be a daunting task. This book will help you gain an understanding of the current state of your SOC, identify areas for improvement, and then fill the security gaps with appropriate parts of the ATT&CK framework. You'll learn new techniques to tackle modern security threats and gain tools and knowledge to advance in your career. In this book, you'll first learn to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your SOC environment, and how ATT&CK can help you improve it. Next, you'll explore how to implement the framework and use it to fill any security gaps you've identified, expediting the process without the need for any external or extra resources. Finally, you'll get a glimpse into the world of active SOC managers and practitioners using the ATT&CK framework, unlocking their expertise, cautionary tales, best practices, and ways to continuously improve. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to assess your SOC environment, implement the ATT&CK framework, and advance in your security career.What you will learn• Get a deeper understanding of the Mitre ATT&CK Framework• Avoid common implementation mistakes and provide maximum value• Create efficient detections to align with the framework• Implement continuous improvements on detections and review ATT&CK mapping• Discover how to optimize SOC environments with automation• Review different threat models and their use casesWho this book is forThis book is for SOC managers, security analysts, CISOs, security engineers, or security consultants looking to improve their organization's security posture. Basic knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK, as well as a deep understanding of triage and detections is a must.

Table of contents

• Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Contributors
• Preface
• Part 1 – The Basics: SOC and ATT&CK, Two Worlds in a Delicate Balance
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• Part 2 – Detection Improvements and Alignment with ATT&CK
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• Part 3 – Continuous Improvement and Innovation
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• Index
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