Threat Intelligence with MISP: Part 1 – Setting up MISP with Docker

This entry is part 18 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 61Step-by-Step Guide to Install MISP Using Docker on Ubuntu In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install the MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) using Docker on an Ubuntu server. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements: Step 1: Update Your Server and Install Docker First, ensure … Read more

Remote Monitoring and Management software used in phishing attacks

Views: 14RMM software used in phishing attacks Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) software, including popular tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, are invaluable for IT administrators today, streamlining tasks and ensuring network integrity from afar. However, these same tools have caught the eye of cybercriminals, who exploit them to infiltrate company networks and pilfer sensitive … Read more

Threat Intelligence for SOC

This entry is part 2 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 46Threat Intelligence is the analysis of data and information using tools and techniques to generate meaningful patterns to mitigate against potential risks associated with existing or emerging threats targeting organisations, industries, sectors or governments. There are different classifications of Threat Intelligence, and the primary types of it are: Threat Intelligence Producers Threat Intelligence Producers … Read more

Detection Engineering vs Threat Hunting

This entry is part 4 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 23DETECTION ENGINEERING: REINFORCING THE KNOWN Threat detection is the process of identifying threats in an organization that is actively trying to attack the endpoints, networks, devices and systems. Unlike threat hunting, a threat detection is a reactive approach: threat mitigation mechanisms activate only when the organization’s security system receives alerts on potential security breaches. … Read more

Custom detection rule with the MITRE ATT&CK framework in Splunk

This entry is part 8 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 45Let’s walk through a practical example of creating a custom detection rule with the MITRE ATT&CK framework in Splunk. Example:Let’s say we want to create a detection rule for the technique T1566.001 – “Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment” from the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This technique involves targeted phishing attacks where attackers send malicious attachments via email … Read more

Investigate SQLi attacks using Splunk

This entry is part 9 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 51Sure! Here are a few Splunk queries that can help detect web application attacks: Note: Replace <your_index> and <your_sourcetype> with the appropriate values from your Splunk environment. Also, make sure you have the corresponding lookup tables (sql_injection_keywords.csv, xss_keywords.csv, etc.) populated with relevant attack patterns. You may need to modify the queries based on your … Read more

Threat Intelligence Tools – Abuse.ch

This entry is part 6 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 31Abuse.ch Platform Abuse.ch is a research project hosted by the Institue for Cybersecurity and Engineering at the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland. It was developed to identify and track malware and botnets through several operational platforms developed under the project. These platforms are: MalwareBazaar As the name suggests, this project is an all … Read more

Threat Intelligence Tools – URLScan.io

This entry is part 7 of 23 in the series Threat Detection Engineering

Views: 53Urlscan.io is a free service developed to assist in scanning and analysing websites. It is used to automate the process of browsing and crawling through websites to record activities and interactions. When a URL is submitted, the information recorded includes the domains and IP addresses contacted, resources requested from the domains, a snapshot of the … Read more

Threat Intelligence

Views: 9Threat Intelligence Foundation: Threat Intelligence is the analysis of data and information using tools and techniques to generate meaningful patterns on how to mitigate against potential risks associated with existing or emerging threats targeting organisations, industries, sectors or governments. To mitigate against risks, we can start by trying to answer a few simple questions: … Read more