In order to be successful as a cybersecurity analyst, it is important to understand the values, traits, and thought processes of hackers, as well as the tools they use to launch their attacks. During a webinar called The Hacker Mindset, a Red Team Researcher discussed how to use some of these tools for detection and prevention of breaches. He also showed how an attack is carried out using the Follina exploit as an example. The hacker mindset is characterized by three core values: curiosity, an adversarial attitude, and persistence. Curiosity encourages hackers to explore and comprehend systems, networks, and software to identify weaknesses. They are always looking for new knowledge and skills to improve their abilities and stay ahead of security measures, and they apply newly learned approaches, tricks, and techniques in different systems. An adversarial attitude is a mindset that is always looking for ways to defeat security measures, challenge the status quo, and push the boundaries of what is possible. Hackers are often driven by a desire to prove their own abilities and to test the limits of systems and networks. Persistence is an important trait for hackers as they often need to try multiple approaches and techniques in order to find a way into a system. They may encounter roadblocks and failures, but they don't give up easily. MITRE ATT&CK is a framework that helps organizations understand and defend against cyber threats by identifying the methods and techniques that attackers use to gain access to systems and steal or damage data. It is divided into different Matrices which cover various types of threats like enterprise, mobile, and industrial control systems. If you understand the framework, you will be better equipped to find the right tools that will help you to gain visibility into critical assets like user data, endpoints, servers, and SaaS applications - allowing you to find the next vulnerability before it is exploited by a hacker. To learn more about getting into the hacker mindset, you can watch the full recording of The Hacker Mindset.
This Cyber News was published on thehackernews.com. Publication date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:35:03 +0000