Threat actors use the techniques Unsecured Credentials and Domain Accounts to obtain credential access and gain persistence. In this emulation of how the threat group APT29 would use these techniques, you will get hands-on practice detecting this activity so you can protect your organization from highly sophisticated advanced persistent threats.
Learning Objectives
After completing MITRE ATT&CK TTP content, learners should be able to:
- Detect adversary usage of a technique or sub-technique in a hands-on environment.
- Explain possible approaches for setting up detection rules and recommending mitigations for the technique.
- Describe how an adversary might chain this technique together with adjacent or related techniques in order to accomplish objectives on goal.
- Provide examples of real-world procedures that illustrate the techniques.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Operations
- Exploitation Analysis
Feedback
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