TA0009 · COLLECTION
SNMP (MIB Dump)
Adversaries may target the Management Information Base (MIB) to collect and/or mine valuable information in a network managed using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Detect it with
Identify network traffic sent or received by untrusted hosts or networks that expose MIB content or use unauthorized protocols.
Why it matters on shift
SNMP (MIB Dump) 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