ATTACK PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION USING MITRE ATT&CK MATRIX ON LINUX PLATFORM

Abstract

This paper discusses the process of planning and executing attacks based on the MITRE ATT&CK matrix on the Linux platform. The MITRE ATT&CK matrix is defined as a framework developed to strengthen defense mechanisms against cyber threats and systematically classifies attackers' techniques, tactics and procedures. In this study, various attack scenarios are created using this matrix on Linux-based systems and the applicability of these scenarios is tested. Furthermore, methods and tools that can be used to detect and prevent these attacks are discussed. The study collects, analyzes and evaluates the logs of the attacks received through Balküpü. The results are presented in order to help cybersecurity experts better understand the threats they may face on Linux platforms and develop effective defense strategies against these threats.

Keywords

• Mitre Att&ck
• Cybersecurity
• Attack Planning
• Attack Detection
• Defense Strategies

LİNUX PLATFORMUNDA MITRE ATT&CK MATRİSİ KULLANARAK SALDIRI PLANLAMA VE UYGULAMA

Abstract

Bu makale, Linux platformunda MITRE ATT&CK matrisine dayalı saldırıların planlanması ve uygulanması süreci ele alınmaktadır. MITRE ATT&CK matrisi, siber tehditlere karşı savunma mekanizmalarının güçlendirilmesi amacıyla geliştirilmiş bir çerçeve olarak tanımlanmakta olup, saldırganların teknikleri, taktikleri ve prosedürleri sistematik bir şekilde sınıflandırılmaktadır. Çalışmada, Linux tabanlı sistemlerde bu matris kullanılarak çeşitli saldırı senaryoları oluşturulmakta ve bu senaryoların uygulanabilirliği test edilmektedir. Ayrıca, bu saldırıların tespiti ve önlenmesi için kullanılabilecek yöntemler ve araçlar tartışılmaktadır. Çalışmada, Balküpü üzerinden gelen saldırılara ait loglar toplanmakta, analiz edilmekte ve değerlendirilmektedir. Elde edilen sonuçlar, siber güvenlik uzmanlarının Linux platformlarında karşılaşabilecekleri tehditleri daha iyi anlamalarına ve bu tehditlere karşı etkili savunma stratejileri geliştirmelerine katkı sağlamak amacıyla sunulmaktadır.

Keywords

• Mitre Att&ck
• Siber Güvenlik
• Saldırı Planlama
• Saldırı Tespiti
• Savunma Stratejileri

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