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Define an attack pattern

Define an attack pattern to help categorize attacks.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_ti.admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Threat Intelligence > IoC Repository > Attack Patterns.

  2. Click New.

  3. Complete the fields in the form as appropriate.

FieldDescription
NameEnter a descriptive name for this attack pattern.
Spec VersionThe version of the STIX specification used to represent this object.The value of this property must be 2.1 for STIX Objects defined according to this specification.
SourceSpecifies the threat source from which this record is created.
DescriptionEnter a description of the attack pattern.
AliasesAlternative names to identify this attack pattern.
Source IDUnique identifier for this object in the threat source.
Created Time in SourceSpecifies the time the object is created in the source.
Modified Time in SourceSpecifies the time the object is modified in the source.
  1. Click Submit.

What to do next

You can now click any of the following related lists to view additional information about objects associated with the attack pattern.

Related Links and Related ListsDescription
Show RelationshipsOpens the STIX Visualizer where you can view the relationship of the STIX object.Show Relationships appears only when the object has an associated object.
External ReferencesLists external references which refer to non-STIX information. This property is used to provide one or more external object identifiers.
Associated Kill Chain PhasesLists kill chain phases associated with this object.
CampaignsLists campaigns associated with this object.
Course of ActionsLists the associated course of actions with this object that are technical or automated responses \(applying patches, reconfiguring firewalls\) to prevent an attack.
IdentitiesList of identities associated with this object.
IndicatorsLists related Indicators of Compromise \(IoC\) that have been identified by the threat source associated with this object.
Intrusion SetLists a set of adversarial behaviors and resources with common properties associated with this object.
LocationsLists locations that provide geographic context to this object.
MalwareLists malicious code associated with this object.
Threat ActorsLists individuals, groups, or organizations who act with malicious intent associated with this object.
ToolsLists legitimate software that is used by threat actors to perform attacks associated with this object.
VulnerabilitiesLists a weakness or defect in a software or hardware that attackers exploit which is associated with this object.

Parent Topic:Attack patterns