Adversary Emulation with MITRE ATT&CK

Part II. Adversary Emulation Operations

Amid the challenges, the age-old adage stands true: “To beat your enemy, you must think like your enemy.” Enter the realm of adversary emulation (AE)—a proactive approach in cybersecurity where defenders don the hat of potential adversaries, mimicking their behaviors and actions to uncover vulnerabilities in their systems. To navigate this complex game, one must understand the rules and anticipate the opponent’s strategies. This holistic guide delves deep into AE, offering a roadmap to understanding, predicting, and counteracting cyber threats.

Our journey begins with the understanding that to protect oneself, it’s essential to think like the adversary. Organizations can unearth hidden vulnerabilities and bolster their cyber ramparts by stepping into the shoes of adversaries. Within the complex cybersecurity domain, the Adversary Emulation Library is a paramount resource, systematically detailing the TTPs utilized by authentic threat actors. Using the in-depth analysis provided by Full Emulation Plans and the concise overview offered by Micro Emulation Plans, this library furnishes a robust blueprint for proactive threat mitigation and strategic defense optimization.

With its multifaceted approach, Caldera bridges the gap between offense and defense, offering a realistic simulation of adversarial tactics. Alongside, Atomic Red Team empowers security teams to simulate and counter real-world attack scenarios, from credential spraying to intricate ...