TA0007 · DISCOVERY
Device Driver Discovery
Adversaries may attempt to enumerate local device drivers on a victim host. Information about device drivers may highlight various insights that shape follow-on behaviors, such as the function/purpose of the host, present security tools (i.e.
Detect it with
No MITRE detection guidance published. Build coverage from the parent technique and your own telemetry.
Why it matters on shift
Device Driver Discovery is one of the concrete ways adversaries achieve discovery. 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 discovery, the next tactic is usually Lateral Movement. Search your telemetry for the transition before closing the ticket.
Kill-chain context