Description
Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network security appliances that can be used during targeting. Information about network security appliances may include a variety of details, such as the existence and specifics of deployed firewalls, content filters, and proxies/bastion hosts. Adversaries may also target information about victim network-based intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or other appliances related to defensive cybersecurity operations.
Adversaries may gather this information in various ways, such as direct collection actions via Active Scanning or Phishing for Information.(Citation: Nmap Firewalls NIDS) Information about network security appliances may also be exposed to adversaries via online or other accessible data sets (ex: Search Victim-Owned Websites). 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: Develop Capabilities or Obtain Capabilities), 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 (1)
| ID | Group | Context |
|---|---|---|
| G1017 | Volt Typhoon | [Volt Typhoon](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1017) has identified target network security measures as part of pre-compromise reconnaissance.(Citati... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is T1590.006 (Network Security Appliances)?
T1590.006 is a MITRE ATT&CK technique named 'Network Security Appliances'. It belongs to the Reconnaissance tactic(s). Adversaries may gather information about the victim's network security appliances that can be used during targeting. Information about network security appliances may include a variety of details, suc...
How can T1590.006 be detected?
Detection of T1590.006 (Network Security Appliances) 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 T1590.006?
There are 1 documented mitigations for T1590.006. Key mitigations include: Pre-compromise.
Which threat groups use T1590.006?
Known threat groups using T1590.006 include: Volt Typhoon.