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Detecting the disabling of security tools

 

To avoid detection and ensure barrier-free operation during attacks, attackers can use tactics such as modifying the configuration of security tools or disabling them to prevent them from running. These searches look for activity consistent with attackers attempting to disable different security mechanisms.

​Required data

Endpoint data that records process activity from your hosts, and logs with both the process name and command line from your endpoints. Use this data to populate the Processes node of the Endpoint data model in the Common Information Model (CIM). For information on installing and using the CIM, see the Common Information Model documentation.

How to use Splunk software for this use case

To deploy this use case, make sure that you have the Splunk ES Content Updates installed on your Splunk Enterprise Security deployment. This extensive content library empowers you to deploy out-of-the-box security detections and analytic stories to enhance your investigations and improve your security posture. If you do not have Splunk Enterprise Security, these detections will still give you an idea of what you can accomplish with SPL in the Splunk platform or with the free app, Splunk Security Essentials.

Some of the detections that can help you with this use case include:

Next steps

Splunk OnDemand Services: Use these credit-based services for direct access to Splunk technical consultants with a variety of technical services from a pre-defined catalog. Most customers have OnDemand Services per their license support plan. Engage the ODS team at ondemand@splunk.com if you would like assistance.

In addition, these Splunk resources might help you understand and implement this use case: