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Mar 12, 2024

Cybersecurity training aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework

The MITRE ATT&CK framework was developed in 2013 as a knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations. The ATT&CK knowledge base is a foundation for specific threat models and methodologies in the private sector, government, and cybersecurity product and service community. This MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise framework is used by many of

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The MITRE ATT&CK framework was developed in 2013 as a knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations. The ATT&CK knowledge base is a foundation for specific threat models and methodologies in the private sector, government, and cybersecurity product and service community.

This MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise framework is used by many of our customers to understand their teams’ existing skills and develop new learning plans to address skill gaps and protect the organization’s attack surface.

As we continue to meet our mission to empower individuals and organizations to fight cyber threats with indispensable cybersecurity skills and resources, we’ve developed 12 learning paths that are aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. OffSec training and content cover nearly 70% of the skills required to match the entire attack framework. With these new learning paths, team leaders can:

  • Identify skill gaps based on current training achievements
  • Develop training plans for new and existing employees
  • Achieve compliance goals by identifying skills proficiencies

The 12 learning paths cover the following MITRE techniques:

  1. Reconnaissance
  2. Resource development
  3. Initial access
  4. Execution
  5. Persistence
  6. Privledge escalation
  7. Defense evasion
  8. Credential access
  9. Discovery
  10. Lateral movement
  11. Collection
  12. Command and control

These 12 MITRE ATT&CK learning paths are available for Learn Enterprise and Learn Unlimited subscribers and great for:

  • Offensive security professionals at enterprises that require training for regulatory compliance
  • Cybersecurity team leaders who want to develop MITRE ATT&CK skills

Assess & train cybersecurity teams

Use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify skill gaps across teams. Pick the OffSec MITRE ATT&CK Learning Paths that focus on desirable skills. Addressing over 150 MITRE ATT&CK techniques, these learning paths provide teams with text-based training and reinforce training with real-world, hands-on labs.

Achieve regulatory compliance

Leveraging industry-standard frameworks from MITRE, cybersecurity teams can identify risk areas across their organizations. Those same techniques are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK learning paths from OffSec ensuring teams get proper training to meet compliance requirements for cybersecurity training.

Find out more about these new learning paths.