ATT&CK Based SOC Assessments

Training Description: ATT&CK Based SOC Assessments

Course Overview

The ATT&CK Based SOC Assessments training is designed to help cybersecurity professionals understand how to assess the capabilities of a Security Operations Center (SOC) using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. This in-depth course enables you to determine how well a SOC can detect, analyze, and respond to adversarial attacks based on real-world techniques observed globally. By applying ATT&CK methodologies, you will learn how to evaluate the SOC’s effectiveness, improve incident detection processes, and enhance responsiveness to emerging threats.

Training Objectives

• Understand the role of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework in assessing SOC capabilities.
• Learn how to map and evaluate attack techniques according to TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) within a SOC environment.
• Learn to use MITRE ATT&CK information to simulate real-world adversarial attacks and assess the SOC’s response.
• Develop performance criteria to measure SOC effectiveness in detecting and managing threats.
• Implement continuous improvement practices to optimize detection and incident response within the SOC.

Training Program

1. Introduction to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

• Overview of MITRE ATT&CK and its components (tactics, techniques, procedures).
• Understanding how ATT&CK is used to simulate and analyze real-world attacks.
• The importance of integrating ATT&CK in SOC assessments.

2. SOC Structure and Evaluation Role

• Understanding the components of a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• The SOC’s role in security incident detection, attack response, and risk management.
• Types of SOC assessments and their importance in improving operational security.

3. Mapping ATT&CK Techniques to SOC Capabilities

• How to link ATT&CK techniques to a SOC’s detection processes.
• Identifying detection techniques and appropriate response procedures for each ATT&CK tactic.
• Mapping adversaries through ATT&CK techniques to evaluate SOC responses to threats.

4. Implementing ATT&CK-Based SOC Assessments

• Defining criteria to assess SOC detection capabilities and responsiveness based on TTPs.
• ATT&CK-based assessment process: detection testing, incident management, and reporting results.
• Simulating Red Team attacks and evaluating the SOC’s response performance.

5. SOC Performance Metrics

• Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure SOC effectiveness.
• Evaluating detection rates, response times, and the handling of false positives and false negatives.
• Using security tools and incident management platforms to track SOC performance.

6. Optimizing the SOC with ATT&CK

• How to use ATT&CK-based assessments to improve the SOC’s detection posture.
• Identifying weaknesses in detection processes and addressing identified gaps.
• Continuous improvement practices to enhance SOC’s detection and response capabilities.

7. Practical Exercises: Attack Simulation and SOC Assessment

• Putting ATT&CK-based SOC evaluation into practice.
• Running simulated attack scenarios to test SOC capabilities.
• Analyzing results and discussing improvement measures.

8. Conclusion and Best Practices

• Recap of key concepts in SOC evaluation using ATT&CK.
• Best practices for effective SOC evaluation and continuous security improvements.
• Implementing incident management strategies based on ATT&CK for enhanced security.

Training Duration

The ATT&CK Based SOC Assessments training lasts approximately 2 to 3 days, featuring a combination of theoretical sessions and practical exercises to reinforce the skills learned.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity, incident management, and SOC operations.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and basic principles of penetration testing or security assessments.

Target Audience

• Professionals working in Security Operations Centers (SOC) and security analysts.
• Incident managers, incident response teams, and those responsible for enhancing detection capabilities within SOC environments.
• Cybersecurity consultants, risk management professionals, and security testers.
• Members of Red, Blue, and Purple Teams.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the training, validating the skills gained in evaluating SOC capabilities using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Join this training to enhance your SOC evaluation skills and improve threat detection in your organization with MITRE ATT&CK!