How does that old saying go? Keep your friends close and keep your understanding of a threat actor’s underlying behavior and functionality of tradecraft closer? As new tools are developed and implemented for individuals and businesses to protect themselves, wouldn’t it be great to see how they hold up against different attacks without actually having to wait for an attack to happen? Microsoft’s new open-source tool, Simuland, allows users to simulate attacks on their own infrastructure to see where their own weaknesses lie.
In this episode of Security Unlocked, hosts Natalia Godyla and Nic Fillingham sit down with Roberto Rodriguez, Principle Threat Researcher for the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and Simuland’s developer, to understand how the project came to life, and what users can expect as they use it.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Some Questions We Ask:
Resources:
Roberto’s blog post, SimuLand: Understand adversary tradecraft and improve detection strategies
Roberto’s Twitter: Cyb3rWard0g
Related:
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Listen to: Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault
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