Security Toolbox Forensics & Analysis Resources 28 - itnett/FTD02H-N GitHub Wiki
Based on the NSM ICT Security Principles v2.1, the report outlines principles relevant to ICT systems' security. I'll provide a mapping of tools and resources that align with different phases of the ICT security lifecycle. This framework follows the four categories from the principles: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond & Recover.
1. Identify
This phase is critical for understanding assets, management structures, devices, users, and access points. Below are the tools mapped to the key tasks:
| Principle | Task | Tools/Resources | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify management structures, devices, and processes | IT Asset Management, Systems Discovery | SolarWinds, Nmap, Open-AudIT | Spiceworks, ManageEngine |
| Identify devices and software | Inventory and configuration management | Tenable Nessus, Microsoft SCCM | Qualys, OpenVAS |
| Identify users and access | User access tracking and identification | Okta, Microsoft AD | JumpCloud, OneLogin |
2. Protect
Protecting systems and maintaining security over time is essential to withstand cyber-attacks.
| Principle | Task | Tools/Resources | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure procurement processes and systems architecture | Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Architecture Reviews | OWASP ZAP, Tenable Web App Scanner | Burp Suite, Acunetix |
| Maintain secure configurations | Configuration Management, Patch Management | Ansible, Puppet, Chef | SaltStack, Microsoft SCCM |
| Protect networks | Network Monitoring, Firewalls, Encryption | Wireshark, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA | pfSense, Sophos XG Firewall |
| Data protection at rest and in transit | Data Encryption, Backup | Veritas NetBackup, Veeam | Acronis, Carbonite |
3. Detect
Detecting vulnerabilities and active threats before or during exploitation.
| Principle | Task | Tools/Resources | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detect vulnerabilities | Vulnerability Scanners, Pentesting | Nessus, OpenVAS, Rapid7 Nexpose | Qualys, Tenable |
| Security monitoring | Event log monitoring, SOC | Splunk, ELK Stack, Graylog | AlienVault, Sentry |
| Malware detection | Antivirus, IDS/IPS | CrowdStrike Falcon, Snort, Suricata | Kaspersky, ClamAV |
4. Respond & Recover
The focus here is on effective incident management and data recovery.
| Principle | Task | Tools/Resources | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Management | Incident Response, Mitigation | TheHive, Cortex XSOAR | Splunk SOAR, IBM Resilient |
| Backup and data recovery | Data Restore, Secure backups | Veeam, Acronis | Carbonite, Commvault |
| Incident learning and improvement | Post-Incident Reviews, Reports | Jira, Confluence | ServiceNow, Trello |
This table integrates many essential security processes with appropriate tools, ensuring each phase of ICT security is managed efficiently. Depending on your organization's scale and security needs, some tools may be more suitable than others.
Here’s an extended security toolbox organized by the four ICT Security Principles categories: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond & Recover. Each tool is designed to support specific tasks within these principles, complete with links to the respective tools.
1. Identify
Identifying critical assets, users, systems, and potential vulnerabilities.
| Task | Tool | Link | Alternative Tool | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset and System Discovery | Nmap | Nmap | Spiceworks | Spiceworks |
| IT Asset Management | SolarWinds | SolarWinds | ManageEngine AssetExplorer | ManageEngine |
| Software and Device Inventory | Tenable Nessus | Nessus | OpenVAS | OpenVAS |
| Configuration Management | Microsoft SCCM | Microsoft SCCM | Chef | Chef |
| User Access Management | Okta | Okta | JumpCloud | JumpCloud |
2. Protect
Protecting systems and networks from potential attacks.
| Task | Tool | Link | Alternative Tool | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDLC Security Reviews | OWASP ZAP | OWASP ZAP | Burp Suite | Burp Suite |
| Web Application Security | Tenable Web App Scanner | Tenable Web App | Acunetix | Acunetix |
| Patch Management | Ansible | Ansible | Puppet | Puppet |
| Network Monitoring & Firewall | Cisco ASA | Cisco ASA | pfSense | pfSense |
| Encryption and Data Protection | Veritas NetBackup | Veritas | Veeam | Veeam |
3. Detect
Detecting vulnerabilities and active threats.
| Task | Tool | Link | Alternative Tool | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability Scanning | Nessus | Nessus | Qualys | Qualys |
| Security Monitoring (SIEM) | Splunk | Splunk | Graylog | Graylog |
| Malware Detection (IDS/IPS) | Suricata | Suricata | Snort | Snort |
| Event Log Monitoring | ELK Stack | ELK Stack | AlienVault | AlienVault |
4. Respond & Recover
Mitigating attacks and ensuring swift recovery.
| Task | Tool | Link | Alternative Tool | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Response Management | TheHive | TheHive | Cortex XSOAR | Cortex XSOAR |
| Data Backup and Recovery | Veeam | Veeam | Acronis | Acronis |
| Post-Incident Review | Jira | Jira | Confluence | Confluence |
| Data Restoration and Backup Encryption | Acronis | Acronis | Carbonite | Carbonite |
Additional Tools for Monitoring, Forensics, and Incident Response
| Task | Tool | Link | Alternative Tool | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Forensics (Disk & Memory) | Autopsy | Autopsy | The Sleuth Kit | TSK |
| Network Traffic Inspection | Wireshark | Wireshark | Zeek (formerly Bro) | Zeek |
| Log Analysis & Threat Detection | Velociraptor | Velociraptor | GRR Rapid Response | GRR |
| Threat Intelligence Sharing | MISP | MISP | AlienVault OTX | OTX |
Security Testing and Compliance Auditing
| Task | Tool | Link | Alternative Tool | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration Testing | Metasploit | Metasploit | Core Impact | Core Impact |
| Web Application Security Testing | OWASP ZAP | OWASP ZAP | Acunetix | Acunetix |
| Security Compliance Audits | OpenSCAP | OpenSCAP | NIST SCAP | SCAP |
By leveraging these tools, security professionals can follow the Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond & Recover principles efficiently and effectively. Whether managing vulnerability scans, monitoring network traffic, detecting malware, or responding to incidents, each tool in this expanded toolbox provides a tailored solution to address each phase of the cybersecurity lifecycle.
In addition to the NSM ICT Security Principles, there are several other cybersecurity frameworks for which we can create a toolbox mapping similar to the one we did for NSM. Each of these frameworks focuses on different aspects of cybersecurity and provides guidelines for ensuring security across organizations and infrastructures. Here's a list of common cybersecurity frameworks and how we can map tools and resources to them:
1. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Categories: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
- Toolbox Mapping: NIST CSF follows a very similar structure to the NSM framework, but with more detailed guidelines on risk assessment, asset management, and governance.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Risk Assessment & Asset Management (Identify)
- Access Control & Data Security (Protect)
- Anomalies & Events Detection (Detect)
- Incident Response (Respond)
- Recovery Planning (Recover)
Example Tools:
- Identify: Tenable, Nmap, SolarWinds
- Protect: Ansible, Cisco ASA, Veritas NetBackup
- Detect: Splunk, Graylog, Suricata
- Respond: TheHive, Cortex XSOAR
- Recover: Veeam, Acronis
2. CIS Controls (Center for Internet Security)
- Categories: Basic, Foundational, and Organizational controls.
- Toolbox Mapping: CIS Controls focus on specific controls like secure configuration, vulnerability management, email protection, and incident response.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Inventory and Control of Hardware/Software Assets (Basic)
- Continuous Vulnerability Management (Foundational)
- Email and Web Browser Protection (Foundational)
- Incident Response and Management (Organizational)
Example Tools:
- Basic Controls: Nmap, OpenVAS, SolarWinds
- Foundational Controls: Tenable, Nessus, Cisco AMP
- Organizational Controls: Splunk, ELK Stack, Jira
3. ISO/IEC 27001
- Categories: Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Toolbox Mapping: ISO 27001 requires organizations to establish a systematic approach for managing sensitive information securely, including risk management and continuous improvement.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Asset Management (A.8)
- Access Control (A.9)
- Cryptography (A.10)
- Operations Security (A.12)
- Information Security Incident Management (A.16)
Example Tools:
- Asset Management: ManageEngine, Nmap
- Access Control: Okta, JumpCloud
- Operations Security: Ansible, Tenable Nessus
- Incident Management: TheHive, Cortex XSOAR
4. MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Categories: Tactics and Techniques (Reconnaissance, Initial Access, Execution, Persistence, etc.).
- Toolbox Mapping: The MITRE ATT&CK framework maps specific adversary tactics and techniques to detection and response strategies.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Initial Access: (Tactics like phishing, exploit vulnerabilities)
- Execution: (Command and scripting interpreter, scheduled tasks)
- Lateral Movement: (Remote services, SSH hijacking)
- Exfiltration: (Automated transfer, data compression)
Example Tools:
- Initial Access: Burp Suite, Metasploit
- Execution: Empire, Cobalt Strike
- Lateral Movement: CrackMapExec, PsExec
- Exfiltration: Wireshark, Splunk
5. COBIT 2019 (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies)
- Categories: Governance and Management Objectives (Align, Plan, Organize; Build, Acquire, Implement; etc.).
- Toolbox Mapping: COBIT focuses on governance, risk management, and IT strategy. It offers a more strategic view but can still map to operational tools.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Governance and Risk Management (Governance)
- Resource Optimization (Plan and Organize)
- Security Operations Management (Build and Implement)
- Performance Monitoring (Monitor and Evaluate)
Example Tools:
- Governance and Risk: ServiceNow, Jira
- Resource Optimization: Tenable, Splunk
- Security Operations: Nessus, Ansible
6. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Categories: Data Protection Principles, Rights of Individuals, Security Measures.
- Toolbox Mapping: GDPR requires strong data privacy, protection, and incident response mechanisms.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) (Compliance and Assessment)
- Data Encryption and Anonymization (Security Measures)
- Incident Notification (Breach Response)
Example Tools:
- Data Protection: Veeam, Acronis
- Encryption: BitLocker, Veracrypt
- Breach Notification: Jira, ServiceNow
7. PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
- Categories: Build and Maintain Secure Network, Protect Cardholder Data, Implement Strong Access Control, etc.
- Toolbox Mapping: PCI-DSS has specific requirements for securing cardholder data in processing systems.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Firewalls and Network Security (Requirement 1)
- Encryption and Protection of Data at Rest (Requirement 3)
- Access Control and Identity Management (Requirement 7)
Example Tools:
- Network Security: Cisco ASA, pfSense
- Encryption: BitLocker, Veracrypt
- Access Control: Okta, JumpCloud
8. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- Categories: Identity, Devices, Network, Workloads, and Data.
- Toolbox Mapping: Zero Trust focuses on securing everything with strict access policies and constant verification.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Identity Verification (Identity)
- Device Monitoring (Devices)
- Data Encryption and Monitoring (Data)
Example Tools:
- Identity: Okta, Ping Identity
- Device Monitoring: CrowdStrike, Carbon Black
- Data Monitoring: Splunk, Elastic Security
9. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
- Categories: Basic Cyber Hygiene, Intermediate Cyber Hygiene, Advanced Cybersecurity.
- Toolbox Mapping: CMMC focuses on securing sensitive data, especially for government contractors, and has different levels of maturity that require various controls.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Basic Cyber Hygiene (Level 1)
- Intermediate Cyber Hygiene (Level 2)
- Advanced Cybersecurity (Level 3)
Example Tools:
- Basic Hygiene: Qualys, Tenable
- Intermediate Hygiene: Nessus, Splunk
- Advanced Security: CrowdStrike, FireEye
10. SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls)
- Categories: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy.
- Toolbox Mapping: SOC 2 focuses on data protection and processing controls within service providers.
Key Tasks for Toolbox Mapping:
- Security and Monitoring (Security)
- Availability and Business Continuity (Availability)
- Data Protection (Confidentiality)
Example Tools:
- Security: Splunk, Graylog
- Availability: Veeam, Carbonite
- Data Protection: Veritas, Acronis
How to Use These Framework Mappings
These frameworks provide structured approaches to securing IT environments across various industries. You can:
- Choose a framework that best suits your organization's regulatory and operational requirements.
- Map tools based on specific tasks for each principle or category.
- Implement automation where applicable to streamline repetitive tasks like vulnerability scanning or data backup.
This approach helps ensure you have a tailored and efficient security solution in line with your chosen framework. Let me know if you'd like to create a detailed mapping for any of these frameworks!