TA0005 · DEFENSE EVASION
Exploitation for Defense Evasion
Adversaries may exploit a system or application vulnerability to bypass security features.
Detect it with
Exploitation for defense evasion may happen shortly after the system has been compromised to prevent detection during later actions for for additional tools that may be brought in and used. Detecting software exploitation may be difficult depending on the tools available.
Why it matters on shift
Exploitation for Defense Evasion is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve defense evasion. 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 defense evasion, the next tactic is usually Credential Access. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context