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In today’s digital world, organizations face constant threats and the need to protect their critical assets is paramount. They require a dynamic strategy that allows them to stay ahead of attackers. This is where Breach and Attack Simulator (BAS) becomes an essential ally to strengthen detection engineering capabilities.
The Importance of Detection Engineering
Detection engineering focuses on creating and tuning custom detections to identify unusual behavior that could indicate a breach. As attacks become more sophisticated, such as living-off-the-land (LOTL) attacks and fileless attacks, organizations must adapt their approaches to maintain the effectiveness of their security controls. According to Crowdstrike’s 2024 Global Threat Report, 75% of campaigns observed in 2023 were fileless attacks, highlighting the urgent need to improve detection capabilities.
Challenges in Detection Engineering
Implementing an effective detection engineering program presents several challenges:
Manual Customization: Manually creating and validating detections can be tedious and time-consuming, especially as the number of custom detections increases.
Detection Drift: Organizations can face significant issues if previously configured detections stop working as expected, which can lead to security breaches.
To address these issues, it is critical that organizations implement an automated, continuous approach to monitoring and testing their detections.
How Does Attack and Breach Simulation Improve Detection Engineering?
BAS has become a critical component within mature detection engineering programs. Through the use of real-world TTPs, BAS enables simulated attack scenarios that proactively test the effectiveness of security controls. Here are some ways BAS can improve these programs:
Who Can Benefit?
The combination of BAS and detection engineering is especially beneficial for:
Organizations New to Detection Engineering: Those just beginning their journey into detection engineering can use BAS to overcome initial hurdles and establish an effective program.
High Alert Volume Enterprises: Large organizations with hundreds or thousands of alerts can greatly benefit from using BAS to continually validate the proper functioning of their alerts.
Regulated Industries: Sectors such as healthcare, finance, and energy require a rapid ability to detect and address critical issues, making integration with BAS invaluable.
The constantly evolving cyber landscape demands that organizations take proactive approaches to strengthening their cybersecurity. Detection engineering, combined with effective simulations such as those offered by SafeBreach, enables companies to not only identify vulnerabilities but also optimize their incident response. By implementing these practices, organizations can be better prepared to face emerging threats and protect their most valuable assets.
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