CAPECattack pattern

CAPEC-581 Security Software Footprinting

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Abstraction
Detailed
Status
Draft
CAPEC version
3.9

Description

Adversaries may attempt to get a listing of security tools that are installed on the system and their configurations. This may include security related system features (such as a built-in firewall or anti-spyware) as well as third-party security software.

Mitigations

• Identify programs that may be used to acquire security tool information and block them by using a software restriction policy or tools that restrict program execution by using a process allowlist.

Related

Att&ck technique · MITRE ATT&CK (1)

  • T1518.001 Security Software Discovery sub-technique

Child of · CAPEC (1)

  • CAPEC-580 System Footprinting attack pattern