Assessment Design for Security Controls

AttackIQ’s “Assessment Design for Security Controls” is a comprehensive course that focuses on designing effective security assessments using the AttackIQ Security Optimization Platform. Let’s delve into the key aspects covered in this course:

1. Assessment Design Theory:
   • Before diving into any breach and attack tool, having a well-thought-out plan is crucial.
   • The course emphasizes creating a detailed test plan that translates into various assessments.
   • Each test plan should address the following components:
     • Questions To Be Answered: Understand the purpose of testing and identify specific objectives.
     • Assets To Be Tested: Determine which assets (e.g., systems, applications) are involved in the assessment.
     • Scenarios To Run: Define the attack scenarios that align with real-world threats.
     • Testing Schedule: Plan when and how the assessments will be conducted.
2. Creating Test Statements:
   • Combine questions with hypotheses to form test statements.
   • Start with specific test statements and gradually refine them.
   • Example test statement: “Any user with rights less than a local administrator cannot execute encoded PowerShell commands in our environment.”
3. Assets Identification:
   • Based on the test statements, identify the assets within your environment that need testing.
   • Consider whether the assessment involves the entire enterprise, specific business units, or particular technologies.
4. Practical Application:
   • The course provides hands-on labs using the AttackIQ Platform.
   • Participants learn to set up assessments, add scenarios, and perform testing related to EDR and content filtering.

Remember, effective assessment design ensures that security controls are rigorously tested, providing valuable insights to enhance your organization’s security posture¹²³⁴. For more details, you can explore the Lab Guide.