NetWitness FirstWatch + MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Maps threat intelligence content to a globally recognized threat hunting framework
- Supports advanced threat security and threat cybersecurity programs
- Enhances cybersecurity risk assessment and incident response
- Enables analysts to identify and respond to threats more efficiently
What is the MITRE ATT&CK Framework?
The MITRE ATT&CK Framework for cybersecurity is an extensive collection of tactics and procedures utilized by malicious actors. In addition to providing organizations with protection against these types of threats, organizations can identify attackers based on the ATT&CK Framework, as well as use it as a common reference library to analyze and evaluate their defenses against such threats.
Through use of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, organizations will be able to measure the effectiveness of their advanced threat security efforts, find areas of protection missing from their security programs, and define their threats better in order to help them with their risk assessment processes. It also provides a systematic way for organizations to manage their attack surfaces and define their overall risk of posture better.
“Even as the MITRE ATT&CK Framework has proven incredibly effective, it’s continuously updated by diligent researchers,” notes Will Gragido, head of the NetWitness FirstWatch Threat Research and Intelligence team. “Its adoption shows no signs of slowing – a real testament to its thoughtful design and genuine actionability.”
How NetWitness FirstWatch Maps Threat Intelligence to the Framework
The NetWitness FirstWatch team produces a range of threat intelligence work products, including machine-readable detection content, blogs, and white papers. Every piece of content is mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, providing customers with clear, actionable alignment across the NetWitness threat detection and response platform, including NDR, SIEM, and EDR solutions.
“We continually mature our capabilities to provide quality-driven, actionable threat hunting solutions for our customers,” says Tod Ewasko, NetWitness Chief Product Officer.
Why Mapping to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework Matters
Using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework has become an important reference for assisting organizations as they move forward in their efforts related to cybersecurity threats and when they investigate incidents after they occur.
- Reduced Complexity and Increased Efficiency: This means that now all analysts will have access to the same information about what they are seeing, so analysts can use this knowledge to help their efforts with both proactive threat hunting/protection and post-incident analysis in a much easier manner than before.
- Improved Communication and Efficiency: The Framework allows for consistency in the naming of terms used throughout the ecosystem for both technical and non-technical teams, with better understanding of the terminology from both sides of the equation.
- Enhanced Information from the NetWitness Platform: Threat Intelligence can be correlated with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and improved detection and response capabilities by leveraging the knowledge gained through mapping of the NetWitness Platform against a known, trusted source for threat information.
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Where to Access NetWitness MITRE ATT&CK Content Mapping
Real-time mapping of NetWitness content against the MITRE ATT&CK Framework is available here. This resource helps teams locate valuable content, simplify threat hunting solutions, and reduce complexity for less experienced analysts without sacrificing value for senior users.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does MITRE ATT&CK stand for?
MITRE ATT&CK stands for MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge – a framework for understanding cyber threat behavior.
2. What is a MITRE attack in cybersecurity?
It refers to a methodical approach to analyzing and defending against cyber threats using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework as a guide.
3. What is the MITRE ATT&CK Framework?
A knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that enables advanced threat security and improves cybersecurity risk assessment.
4. How to use the MITRE ATT&CK Framework?
Organizations use it to map threat intelligence, guide threat hunting solutions, assess vulnerabilities, and strengthen detection and response strategies.
5. How many stages are involved in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework?
The framework organizes attacks into multiple stages or tactics that describe adversary goals during an attack lifecycle.
