Description
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network topology that can be used during targeting. Information about network topologies may include a variety of details, including the physical and/or logical arrangement of both external-facing and internal network environments. This information may also include specifics regarding network devices (gateways, routers, etc.) and other infrastructure.
Adversaries may gather this information in various ways, such as direct collection actions via Active Scanning or Phishing for Information. Information about network topologies may also be exposed to adversaries via online or other accessible data sets (ex: Search Victim-Owned Websites).(Citation: DNS Dumpster) Gathering this information may reveal opportunities for other forms of reconnaissance (ex: Search Open Technical Databases or Search Open Websites/Domains), establishing operational resources (ex: Acquire Infrastructure or Compromise Infrastructure), and/or initial access (ex: External Remote Services).
Platforms
Mitigations (1)
Pre-compromiseM1056
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.
Threat Groups (4)
| ID | Group | Context |
|---|---|---|
| G1045 | Salt Typhoon | [Salt Typhoon](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1045) has used configuration files from exploited network devices to help discover upstream and downst... |
| G0069 | MuddyWater | [MuddyWater](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0069) has mapped target networks; access to this information and more is then shared/sold to other Iran ... |
| G1016 | FIN13 | [FIN13](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1016) has searched for infrastructure that can provide remote access to an environment for targeting efforts.... |
| G1017 | Volt Typhoon | [Volt Typhoon](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1017) has conducted extensive reconnaissance of victim networks including identifying network topolog... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is T1590.004 (Network Topology)?
T1590.004 is a MITRE ATT&CK technique named 'Network Topology'. It belongs to the Reconnaissance tactic(s). Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network topology that can be used during targeting. Information about network topologies may include a variety of details, including the physical...
How can T1590.004 be detected?
Detection of T1590.004 (Network Topology) typically involves monitoring system logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry. Use SIEM rules, EDR solutions, and behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activity associated with this technique.
What mitigations exist for T1590.004?
There are 1 documented mitigations for T1590.004. Key mitigations include: Pre-compromise.
Which threat groups use T1590.004?
Known threat groups using T1590.004 include: Salt Typhoon, MuddyWater, FIN13, Volt Typhoon.