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Define an intrusion set

Define an intrusion set that is a grouped set of adversarial behaviors and resources with common properties.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_ti.admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Threat Intelligence > IoC Repository > Intrustion Set.

  2. Click New.

  3. Complete the fields in the form as appropriate.

FieldDescription
NameEnter a descriptive name to identify the intrusion set.
First SeenThe time that this intrusion set was first seen performing malicious activities.
Last SeenThe time that this intrusion set was last seen performing malicious activities.
Primary MotivationThe primary reason, motivation, or purpose behind this intrusion set. The motivation is why the Intrusion Set wants to achieve the goal \(what they are trying to achieve\).For example, an intrusion set with a goal to disrupt the finance sector in a country might be motivated by ideological hatred of capitalism.
Resource LevelThis property specifies the organizational level at which this intrusion set typically works, which in turn determines the resources available for use in an attack.
SourceSpecifies the threat source from which this record is created.
DescriptionA description that provides more details and context about the intrusion set, potentially including its purpose and its key characteristics.
AliasesAlternative names to identify this intrusion set.
GoalsThe high-level goals of this intrusion set, namely, what are they trying to do. For example, they may be motivated by personal gain, but their goal is to steal credit card numbers. To do this, they may execute specific campaigns that have detailed objectives like compromising point of sale systems at a large retailer.
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

Click any of the following related lists to view additional information about objects associated with the intrusion set.

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 Attack MotivationsLists any secondary motivations why this intrusion set wants to achieve.
Attack PatternsLists the attack patterns that help categorize attacks that are associated with this object.
CampaignsLists campaigns associated with this object.
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.
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:Intrusion set