This article highlights a significant gap in threat detection capabilities within SIEM technologies, which reportedly only cover 19% of the MITRE ATT&CK techniques. Focusing on the MOVEit Transfer attack in 2023, it illustrates the importance of the MITRE ATT&CK framework for cybersecurity analysts in mapping real-world threats, enhancing detection rules, and improving incident response strategies. Affected: SIEM systems, cybersecurity teams, MOVEit Transfer application
Keypoints :
- SIEM technologies only cover 19% of the MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
- The MITRE ATT&CK framework helps in understanding and countering cyber threats.
- The MOVEit Transfer attack in 2023 involved exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023–34362).
- CL0P ransomware group used web shells for data theft and ransomware spreading in the MOVEit incident.
- Analysts can use ATT&CK framework for alert setup, detection rules refinement, and incident mapping.
- Understanding adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures is crucial for effective threat detection and response.
- Mapping attacks to the MITRE ATT&CK framework reveals gaps in SIEM configurations and improves incident handling.