Proactively Mitigate Cyber Threats with ThreatNG and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Understanding adversaries' tactics and techniques is crucial for effective defense in the complex cybersecurity world. The MITRE ATT&CK framework provides a comprehensive knowledge base of these tactics and techniques, enabling organizations to identify and mitigate potential threats proactively. ThreatNG, a leading provider of external attack surface management and digital risk protection, aligns its capabilities with the MITRE ATT&CK framework to offer robust protection against cyberattacks. Let's explore how ThreatNG maps to each section and subsection of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Reconnaissance

The initial phase of an attack often involves reconnaissance, where adversaries gather information about their targets. ThreatNG's capabilities in External Attack Surface Management, Digital Risk Protection, Domain Intelligence, Social Media Monitoring, and Technology Stack Identification directly address this phase. By scanning for vulnerabilities, monitoring digital presence for potential threats, and identifying an organization's technology stack, ThreatNG helps organizations gain visibility into their external attack surface and potential weaknesses that adversaries might exploit.

Resource Development

Adversaries often develop resources to support their operations. ThreatNG's Subdomain Takeover Susceptibility capability helps organizations identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities that could allow adversaries to gain control of subdomains for malicious purposes.

Initial Access

The initial access phase involves adversaries' techniques to gain a foothold within a target network. ThreatNG's capabilities in Digital Risk Protection, BEC & Phishing Susceptibility, Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility, Web Application Hijack Susceptibility, Supply Chain & Third-Party Exposure, and Cloud and SaaS Exposure directly address this phase. By assessing susceptibility to phishing attacks, identifying potential vulnerabilities in web applications and supply chains, and monitoring cloud and SaaS environments, ThreatNG helps organizations prevent unauthorized access and protect their critical assets.

Execution

Once adversaries gain initial access, they attempt to execute malicious code on the target system. While ThreatNG doesn't directly address code execution, its Digital Risk Protection and Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility capabilities can help identify potential vulnerabilities that adversaries might exploit during this phase.

Persistence

Adversaries often establish persistence within a target network to maintain access even after initial compromise is detected and remediated. While ThreatNG doesn't directly address persistence mechanisms, its continuous monitoring and threat intelligence capabilities can help organizations detect and respond to suspicious activities that might indicate an adversary's attempt to maintain access.

Privilege Escalation

Adversaries often seek to escalate their privileges to gain greater control over a compromised system. While ThreatNG doesn't directly address privilege escalation techniques, its Digital Risk Protection and Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility capabilities can help identify potential vulnerabilities that adversaries might exploit to elevate their privileges.

Defense Evasion

Adversaries employ various techniques to evade detection and avoid security measures. ThreatNG's Digital Risk Protection and Cloud and SaaS Exposure capabilities can help organizations identify and respond to suspicious activities that might indicate an adversary's attempt to evade detection.

Credential Access

Adversaries often seek valid credentials to gain unauthorized access to systems and data. ThreatNG's Dark Web Presence monitoring capability helps organizations identify compromised credentials that adversaries might use.

Discovery

Once adversaries gain access to a network, they perform discovery to gather information about the environment and identify potential targets. ThreatNG's Technology Stack identification capability helps organizations understand their technology landscape, enabling them to identify possible vulnerabilities and prioritize security efforts.

Lateral Movement

Adversaries often move laterally within a network to gain access to additional systems and data. While ThreatNG doesn't directly address lateral movement techniques, its continuous monitoring and threat intelligence capabilities can help organizations detect and respond to suspicious activities that might indicate an adversary's attempt to move laterally within the network.

Collection

Adversaries collect data and information from target systems to support their objectives. ThreatNG's capabilities in Social Media Monitoring, Sensitive Code Exposure, Online Sharing Exposure, Archived Web Pages, and Dark Web Presence directly address this phase. By monitoring social media, identifying exposed code repositories, and analyzing archived web pages and dark web forums, ThreatNG helps organizations protect sensitive information and prevent data exfiltration.

Command and Control

Adversaries often establish command and control channels to communicate with compromised systems and exfiltrate data. While ThreatNG doesn't directly address command and control mechanisms, its continuous monitoring and threat intelligence capabilities can help organizations detect and respond to suspicious network traffic that might indicate an adversary's attempt to communicate with compromised systems.

Exfiltration

The exfiltration phase involves adversaries' techniques to remove data from a target network. ThreatNG's capabilities in Digital Risk Protection, Data Leak Susceptibility, and Online Sharing Exposure directly address this phase. By identifying potential data leaks and monitoring online sharing platforms, ThreatNG helps organizations prevent unauthorized data exfiltration.

Impact

The impact phase involves adversaries' techniques to disrupt operations, destroy data, or negatively impact an organization. ThreatNG's capabilities in Digital Risk Protection, Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility, Brand Damage Susceptibility, Data Leak Susceptibility, and Sentiment & Financials Monitoring directly address this phase. By identifying potential vulnerabilities, monitoring brand sentiment, and tracking financial and reputational risks, ThreatNG helps organizations mitigate the impact of cyberattacks and protect their brand image.

Conclusion

ThreatNG's comprehensive capabilities, mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, provide organizations with a powerful solution to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate external digital risks. By aligning with the industry-standard framework, ThreatNG empowers organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and stay ahead of evolving threats.

To better understand how ThreatNG's capabilities map to specific MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques, we encourage you to download and explore the freely available mapping document from threatngsecurity.com/mitre-attack. This comprehensive resource provides detailed insights into how ThreatNG can help your organization proactively address and mitigate external digital risks.