ATT&CK: Testing for Plaintext Secrets in Files from CMD+CTRL Security

ATT&CK: Testing for Plaintext Secrets in Files

Online, Self-Paced

Adversaries may search local file systems and remote file shares for files containing insecurely stored credentials such as passwords, API keys, cryptographic keys, and other confidential data that an application needs to function but should not be exposed to unauthorized users. The Testing for Plaintext Secrets in Files lab assesses learners' ability to discover plaintext secrets in files.

Learning Objectives

After completing this lab, the learner will understand how to search for improperly stored secrets in files.

Framework Connections

Protection and Defense

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Work Roles

Vulnerability Analysis

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