Attack Chains, Not Just Attack Surfaces: Why Testing Individual Techniques Misses the Point
Summary
This article argues that security teams are overly focused on testing individual attack techniques rather than understanding complete attack chains. It suggests that while testing individual components like EDR, phishing simulations, and SIEM rules is valuable, it doesn't fully capture the interconnected nature of real-world attacks.
IFF Assessment
The article promotes a more holistic and effective approach to security testing, which is beneficial for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should move beyond testing isolated security controls and focus on simulating and testing end-to-end attack chains. Understanding how different stages of an attack can be chained together is crucial for identifying gaps in defenses that might be missed when only testing individual techniques.