Blueprint: Build the Best in Cyber Defense

Strategy 8: Leverage Tools and Support Analyst Workflow

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Jun 26, 2023
Explore the importance of tool choice for security analysts and the challenges of data management. Learn about core tools for managing and responding to incidents, leveraging tools to support the analyst workflow, and the definition and history of SIM tools. Understand the considerations for choosing tools in cyber defense strategies and the importance of understanding user behavior. Discover the importance of case hygiene and workflow management, the role of SOAR platforms in cybersecurity defense, and leveraging tools and concepts in defense. Lastly, learn about alternate communications channels and legal implications in cybersecurity.
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INSIGHT

Challenges of UEBA Implementation

  • UEBA tools analyze user and entity behavior to detect anomalies beyond system events.
  • These require significant tuning to reduce false positives, especially in dynamic or diverse environments.
ADVICE

Leverage Community UEBA Rules

  • Avoid building UEBA rules from scratch; leverage community-shared rule sets and open-source content.
  • Use prewritten rules as a foundation to save time and focus on adapting to your environment.
ADVICE

Integrate and Design Case Tools Well

  • Connect case management to your SIM and other sources to automate data input and enrich cases.
  • Design case management for usability and ensure users buy in to keep data accurate and up to date.
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