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Adversaries may execute active reconnaissance scans to gather information that can be used during targeting.
Passed 18 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 11 of 23 without it.
and 7 more in the full report
8 fixed10 passed either way4 still failing1 broke
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One of 8 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
What is the designated detection strategy title for monitoring active network probing indicators?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Names Detection of Active Scanning as the detection strategy. | Missed | Passed |
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Adversaries may execute active reconnaissance scans to gather information that can be used during targeting. Active scans are those where the adversary probes victim infrastructure via network traffic, as opposed to other forms of reconnaissance that do not involve direct interaction.
Adversaries may perform different forms of active scanning depending on what information they seek to gather. These scans can also be performed in various ways, including using native features of network protocols such as ICMP. Information from these scans may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: Search Open Websites/Domains or Search Open Technical Databases), establishing operational resources (ex: Develop Capabilities or Obtain Capabilities), and/or initial access (ex: External Remote Services or Exploit Public-Facing Application).
Platforms: PRE
Identify Attack Surface: Determine if the target environment is susceptible to Active Scanning by examining the target platforms (PRE).
Assess Existing Defenses: Review whether mitigations for T1595 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Execute Test: Use tools and methods described in the MITRE ATT&CK page and external references below.
Note: No Atomic Red Team tests available for this technique. See Atomic Red Team GitHub for updates.
This technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on behaviors performed outside of the scope of enterprise defenses and controls. Efforts should focus on minimizing the amount and sensitivity of data available to external parties.
test cases passed, vs 11 / 23 without
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