TA0009 · COLLECTION
Data from Network Shared Drive
Bulk reads from file servers and departmental shares.
Detect it with
One account opening thousands of files across shares in minutes; file server audit spikes.
Why it matters on shift
Data from Network Shared Drive is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve collection. Recognising it in telemetry lets you name the technique in your ticket and pivot to what came before and after.
What to look for next
After collection, the next tactic is usually Command and Control. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context