Tools and Techniques for Malicious Activity Analysis
For cybersecurity professionals, the ability to detect and respond to threats swiftly and accurately is paramount because a delayed or inaccurate response to a threat can result in data breaches, financial losses, or reputational damage. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the essential tools and techniques for discerning and mitigating these threats. The chapter is organized into three main topics: Common Techniques for Malicious Activity Analysis, Programming and Scripting, Tools., and Endpoint and Files.
This first section focuses on common techniques used to identify malicious activities. Pattern recognition is an important tactic for detecting command and control (C2) traffic, a common aspect of sophisticated attacks. Interpreting patterns or suspicious commands, for example, helps pinpoint potentially harmful system actions, enhancing overall threat detection. Comprehensive email analysis, including examining...
