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Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Level up your security operations center for better security

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Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

SOC Basics – Structure, Personnel, Coverage, and Tools

In this chapter, we will cover the landscape of what your average security operation center (SOC) looks like. We’ll discuss the structure of the specific roles within the SOC and possible sub-teams that can feed into or be part of the SOC environment. We’ll discuss strategies for alert triage, creating detections, incident response, and other important functions such as “trust but verify,” and how these functions can promote cross-team collaboration and apply to all aspects of the business. Having a strong understanding of the SOC can be critical to applying the various aspects of the ATT&CK framework. This will also allow you to evaluate the SOC environments that you might work in or interact with, and suggest possible changes, improvements, or areas for expansion. This chapter is comprised of the following sections:

  • SOC environments and roles
  • SOC environment responsibilities
  • SOC coverage
  • SOC cross-team collaboration
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  • 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 threats

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The 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.

Who is this book for?

This 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.

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 cases

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Table of Contents

17 Chapters
Part 1 – The Basics: SOC and ATT&CK, Two Worlds in a Delicate Balance Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: SOC Basics – Structure, Personnel, Coverage, and Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Analyzing Your Environment for Potential Pitfalls Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Reviewing Different Threat Models Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: What Is the ATT&CK Framework? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – Detection Improvements and Alignment with ATT&CK Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: A Deep Dive into the ATT&CK Framework Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Strategies to Map to ATT&CK Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Common Mistakes with Implementation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Return on Investment Detections Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Continuous Improvement and Innovation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: What Happens After an Alert is Triggered? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Validating Any Mappings and Detections Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Implementing ATT&CK in All Parts of Your SOC Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: What’s Next? Areas for Innovation in Your SOC Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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GUNDERSTONE Jun 08, 2023
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"Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework" is an excellent source of information for anyone looking to improve their organization's security posture. The book is written by Rebecca Blair, an experienced cybersecurity professional, and reviewed by Allen Ramsay, who has specialized in network defense and alert triage."Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework" is aimed at cybersecurity professionals interested in or working in SOC operations and those who want to learn about the MITRE ATT&CK framework. It connects all the information between theory and practice with examples, implementations, and detections. The book covers three main topics: The Basics, Detection Improvements and Alignment with ATT&CK, and Continuous Improvement and Innovation. This book's practical approach to setting up your environment and applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework sets this book apart. It suits security professionals of all levels and covers compliance, purple team exercises, threat hunting, and more. It can help build new security programs or assess the maturity of existing ones.A key strength of this book is its comprehensive coverage of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. The authors skillfully explain the framework, its significance, and how it can enhance security operations. The author also provides practical guidance on how to align your security operations with the framework, including best practices for building a SOC, threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, network security monitoring, EDR solutions, threat hunting, and metrics and reporting.Another strength of this book is its clear and concise writing style. The author skillfully simplifies complex ideas into easy-to-follow, practical steps for the readers. They also provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate their points and make the material more relatable.The book incorporates a well-structured and user-friendly layout. Every chapter progressively builds upon the prior one, offering an all-inclusive guide for aligning your security operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. The chapters are clearly labeled and include summaries at the end to reinforce critical takeaways.Overall, "Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their organization's security posture. The author provides sound practical guidance on how to align your security operations with the framework clearly and concisely. The book is well-structured and has a user-friendly layout, making it a valuable reference for cybersecurity professionals at all levels.The writing style of the material and the content level assumes some amount of familiarity with cybersecurity concepts. Throughout the book, the author excels in explaining key terms and concepts. Readers entirely new to cybersecurity may find some of the material challenging. However, this is a minor issue and should not detract from the book's overall value to those just getting started or newly exposed to the study area."Aligning Security Operations with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework" is an exceptional resource for anyone looking to improve their organization's security posture. The authors present practical guidance on how to align your security operations with the framework clearly and concisely. The book is easy to navigate, making it a valuable reference for cybersecurity professionals at all levels.
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Michael Crane Jul 01, 2023
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This book was very well written and clear. A previous review had mentioned it aligns much like a college book, it does. Very easy to follow and understand. The author brings up modern cloud TTPs and what the mean. As well as I was shocked and pleased to see how she covered auditing from a STIG point of view. This is a key point because majority of of MITRE attacks would cease if only the org was hardened and documented their weak spots. Going to use this book to help train my folks. Thank you.
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Brandon Lachterman Jul 03, 2023
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As my title says, this is a MUST for anyone interested or working in security, whether on th e attack or defense side. Excellent read.
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Art May 19, 2023
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There were a lot of things I loved about this book -- but more than anything I wished I had read this book before I took my CISSP exam!Rebecca does an amazing job breaking down the realities of day-to-day work in a SOC, covering both the people and their typical responsibilities. The breakdown of various threat models would really have helped me to study for those specific sections of the CISSP!As someone who does not work directly in the SOC, this book taught me a ton about policies and procedures. Chapter 7 (Common Mistakes with Implementation) was also very enlightening! I'm really excited to talk to my security team about some of these techniques!Great book, highly recommend to anyone in InfoSec!
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Tyler Jul 10, 2023
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This is an excellent book that helps provide a foundational understanding of risk frameworks. This book shows how to operationalize these frameworks by using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Using this book, you can map your defenses to the attack lifecycle and identify gaps in your security posture. Most importantly, using the language in this book, you can articulate the need to do this at a digestible level to leadership. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an understanding of how to utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to ensure coverage over the key risks your organization faces.
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