Exploring InsightIDR by Rapid7: A Modern SIEM Solution — Part 3: MITRE Attack Framework

Unveiling the synergy between a leading-edge SIEM solution and a strategic cybersecurity model to enhance enterprise defense mechanisms.

InsightIDR and the Pyramid: An Elevation in Defense

Rapid7’s InsightIDR stands at the forefront of this challenge, offering a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution that is not just reactive but proactive. How does InsightIDR leverage the Pyramid of Pain to fortify its defenses?

Hash Values:

• Easily Altered, Yet Not Overlooked

• InsightIDR transcends basic hash recognition, employing advanced analytics to identify malware variants. Its threat intelligence goes beyond static indicators, rendering attackers’ quick fixes ineffective.

IP Addresses:

• Dynamic Yet Detectable

• IP addresses are simple for attackers to change, but InsightIDR’s user behavior analytics (UBA) technology monitors for anomalies linked to these IPs, recognizing patterns that traditional tools miss.

Domain Names:

• A Test of Persistence

• InsightIDR’s correlation of domain names with known malicious entities adds a layer of defense, making it more than a nuisance for adversaries attempting to bypass security measures.

Network/Host Artifacts:

• Annoyingly Persistent for Intruders

• InsightIDR excels in detecting residual artifacts in network and host systems, leveraging this intel to uncover stealthy attack methods and persistent threats.

Tools:

• Unveiling the Attacker’s Arsenal

• By analyzing the tools used in an attack, InsightIDR provides insights into the operational aspects of threats, enabling teams to disrupt attack chains before they mature.

TTPs:

• Difficult to Mimic, Harder to Change

• InsightIDR’s integration with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework offers a strategic vantage point, mapping detected activities to known adversary behaviors. This alignment makes it tough for attackers to adapt without significant overhauls to their methodologies.

What is MITRE Attack ?

InsightIDR ATT&CK Data Sources:

Processes:

1. Collected via Insight Agent

Command line:

1. Collected via Insight Agent

Authentication Logs:

1. Domain Controller

2. Endpoint logs using Insight Agebt

Network Traffic:

1. Collected via network flow data collected between internal and external hosts.