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M1021
mitigates
T1566.003
attack
id
{"description":"Determine if certain social media sites, personal webmail services, or other service that can be used for spearphishing is necessary for business operations and consider blocking access if activity cannot be monitored well or if it poses a significant risk."}
M1021
mitigates
T1567
attack
id
{"description":"Web proxies can be used to enforce an external network communication policy that prevents use of unauthorized external services."}
M1021
mitigates
T1568.002
attack
id
{"description":"In some cases a local DNS sinkhole may be used to help prevent DGA-based command and control at a reduced cost."}
M1021
mitigates
T1550.001
attack
id
{"description":"Update corporate policies to restrict what types of third-party applications may be added to any online service or tool that is linked to the company's information, accounts or network (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Dropbox, Basecamp, GitHub). However, rather than providing high-level guidance on this, be ex...
M1021
mitigates
T1102
attack
id
{"description":"Web proxies can be used to enforce external network communication policy that prevents use of unauthorized external services."}
M1021
mitigates
T1566
attack
id
{"description":"Determine if certain websites or attachment types (ex: .scr, .exe, .pif, .cpl, etc.) that can be used for phishing are necessary for business operations and consider blocking access if activity cannot be monitored well or if it poses a significant risk."}
M1021
mitigates
T1204.004
attack
id
{"description":"If a link is being requested by a user, block unknown or unused files in transit by default that should not be downloaded or by policy from suspicious sites as a best practice to prevent some vectors, such as `.scr`, `.exe`, `.pif`, `.cpl`, etc. "}
M1021
mitigates
T1059.005
attack
id
{"description":"Script blocking extensions can help prevent the execution of scripts and HTA files that may commonly be used during the exploitation process. For malicious code served up through ads, adblockers can help prevent that code from executing in the first place."}
M1021
mitigates
T1102.003
attack
id
{"description":"Web proxies can be used to enforce external network communication policy that prevents use of unauthorized external services."}
M1021
mitigates
T1127
attack
id
{"description":"Consider disabling software installation or execution from the internet via developer utilities."}
M1021
mitigates
T1059.007
attack
id
{"description":"Script blocking extensions can help prevent the execution of JavaScript and HTA files that may commonly be used during the exploitation process. For malicious code served up through ads, adblockers can help prevent that code from executing in the first place."}
M1021
mitigates
T1555.003
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict or block web-based content that could be used to extract session cookies or credentials stored in browsers. Use browser security settings, such as disabling third-party cookies and restricting browser extensions, to limit the attack surface."}
M1021
mitigates
T1567.002
attack
id
{"description":"Web proxies can be used to enforce an external network communication policy that prevents use of unauthorized external services."}
M1021
mitigates
T1059
attack
id
{"description":"Script blocking extensions can help prevent the execution of scripts and HTA files that may commonly be used during the exploitation process. For malicious code served up through ads, adblockers can help prevent that code from executing in the first place."}
M1021
mitigates
T1218
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict use of certain websites, block downloads/attachments, block Javascript, restrict browser extensions, etc."}
M1021
mitigates
T1567.001
attack
id
{"description":"Web proxies can be used to enforce an external network communication policy that prevents use of unauthorized external services."}
M1021
mitigates
T1127.002
attack
id
{"description":"Disable ClickOnce installations from the internet using the following registry key: \n`\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\.NETFramework\\Security\\TrustManager\\PromptingLevel \u2014 Internet:Disabled`(Citation: NetSPI ClickOnce)"}
M1021
mitigates
T1567.003
attack
id
{"description":"Web proxies can be used to enforce an external network communication policy that prevents use of unauthorized external services."}
M1021
mitigates
T1204.001
attack
id
{"description":"If a link is being visited by a user, block unknown or unused files in transit by default that should not be downloaded or by policy from suspicious sites as a best practice to prevent some vectors, such as .scr, .exe, .pif, .cpl, etc. Some download scanning devices can open and analyze compressed and e...
M1021
mitigates
T1566.001
attack
id
{"description":"Block unknown or unused attachments by default that should not be transmitted over email as a best practice to prevent some vectors, such as .scr, .exe, .pif, .cpl, etc. Some email scanning devices can open and analyze compressed and encrypted formats, such as zip and rar that may be used to conceal mal...
M1021
modified
2024-12-24 13:40:41.043000+00:00
attack
date
M1021
name
Restrict Web-Based Content
attack
string
M1021
rdf:type
Mitigation
attack
enum
{"version":"1.1"}
M1021
url
https://attack.mitre.org/mitigations/M1021
attack
url
M1022
created
2019-06-06 20:54:49.964000+00:00
attack
date
M1022
description
Restricting file and directory permissions involves setting access controls at the file system level to limit which users, groups, or processes can read, write, or execute files. By configuring permissions appropriately, organizations can reduce the attack surface for adversaries seeking to access sensitive data, plant...
attack
string
M1022
domain
enterprise-attack
attack
string
M1022
mitigates
T1036.005
attack
id
{"description":"Use file system access controls to protect folders such as `C:\\Windows\\System32`."}
M1022
mitigates
T1565.001
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure least privilege principles are applied to important information resources to reduce exposure to data manipulation risk."}
M1022
mitigates
T1037.004
attack
id
{"description":"Limit privileges of user accounts so only authorized users can edit the `rc.common` file."}
M1022
mitigates
T1222.002
attack
id
{"description":"Applying more restrictive permissions to files and directories could prevent adversaries from modifying the access control lists."}
M1022
mitigates
T1037.005
attack
id
{"description":"Since StartupItems are deprecated, preventing all users from writing to the <code>/Library/StartupItems</code> directory would prevent any startup items from getting registered."}
M1022
mitigates
T1053.006
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict read/write access to systemd <code>.timer</code> unit files to only select privileged users who have a legitimate need to manage system services."}
M1022
mitigates
T1218.002
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict storage and execution of Control Panel items to protected directories, such as <code>C:\\Windows</code>, rather than user directories."}
M1022
mitigates
T1547.003
attack
id
{"description":"Consider using Group Policy to configure and block additions/modifications to W32Time DLLs. (Citation: Microsoft W32Time May 2017)"}
M1022
mitigates
T1574.004
attack
id
{"description":"Set directory access controls to prevent file writes to the search paths for applications, both in the folders where applications are run from and the standard dylib folders."}
M1022
mitigates
T1222.001
attack
id
{"description":"Applying more restrictive permissions to files and directories could prevent adversaries from modifying the access control lists."}
M1022
mitigates
T1037.003
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict write access to logon scripts to specific administrators."}
M1022
mitigates
T1686.003
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper process and file permissions are in place to prevent adversaries from disabling or modifying firewall settings."}
M1022
mitigates
T1098.004
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict access to the <code>authorized_keys</code> file."}
M1022
mitigates
T1565.003
attack
id
{"description":"Prevent critical business and system processes from being replaced, overwritten, or reconfigured to load potentially malicious code."}
M1022
mitigates
T1552.004
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure permissions are properly set on folders containing sensitive private keys to prevent unintended access. Additionally, on Cisco devices, set the `nonexportable` flag during RSA key pair generation.(Citation: cisco_deploy_rsa_keys)"}
M1022
mitigates
T1055.009
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict the permissions on sensitive files such as <code>/proc/[pid]/maps</code> or <code>/proc/[pid]/mem</code>. "}
M1022
mitigates
T1685
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper process and file permissions are in place to prevent adversaries from disabling or interfering with security services."}
M1022
mitigates
T1686
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper process and file permissions are in place to prevent adversaries from disabling or modifying firewall settings."}
M1022
mitigates
T1574.007
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that proper permissions and directory access control are set to deny users the ability to write files to the top-level directory <code>C:</code> and system directories, such as <code>C:\\Windows\\</code>, to reduce places where malicious files could be placed for execution. Require that all execu...
M1022
mitigates
T1547.013
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict write access to XDG autostart entries to only select privileged users."}
M1022
mitigates
T1564.004
attack
id
{"description":"Consider adjusting read and write permissions for NTFS EA, though this should be tested to ensure routine OS operations are not impeded. (Citation: InsiderThreat NTFS EA Oct 2017)"}
M1022
mitigates
T1543.001
attack
id
{"description":"Set group policies to restrict file permissions to the <code>~/launchagents</code> folder.(Citation: piazza launch agent mitigation)"}
M1022
mitigates
T1574.008
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that proper permissions and directory access control are set to deny users the ability to write files to the top-level directory <code>C:</code> and system directories, such as <code>C:\\Windows\\</code>, to reduce places where malicious files could be placed for execution. Require that all execu...
M1022
mitigates
T1546.013
attack
id
{"description":"Making PowerShell profiles immutable and only changeable by certain administrators will limit the ability for adversaries to easily create user level persistence."}
M1022
mitigates
T1070
attack
id
{"description":"Protect generated event files that are stored locally with proper permissions and authentication and limit opportunities for adversaries to increase privileges by preventing Privilege Escalation opportunities."}
M1022
mitigates
T1098
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict access to potentially sensitive files that deal with authentication and/or authorization."}
M1022
mitigates
T1574
attack
id
{"description":"Install software in write-protected locations. Set directory access controls to prevent file writes to the search paths for applications, both in the folders where applications are run from and the standard library folders."}
M1022
mitigates
T1036
attack
id
{"description":"Use file system access controls to protect folders such as C:\\\\Windows\\\\System32."}
M1022
mitigates
T1547.009
attack
id
{"description":"Applying strict permissions to directories where shortcuts are stored, such as the startup folder, can prevent unauthorized modifications."}
M1022
mitigates
T1222
attack
id
{"description":"Applying more restrictive permissions to files and directories could prevent adversaries from modifying their access control lists. Additionally, ensure that user settings regarding local and remote symbolic links are properly set or disabled where unneeded.(Citation: create_sym_links)"}
M1022
mitigates
T1053
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict access by setting directory and file permissions that are not specific to users or privileged accounts."}
M1022
mitigates
T1563.001
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper file permissions are set and harden system to prevent root privilege escalation opportunities."}
M1022
mitigates
T1070.008
attack
id
{"description":"Protect generated event files that are stored locally with proper permissions and authentication and limit opportunities for adversaries to increase privileges by preventing Privilege Escalation opportunities. "}
M1022
mitigates
T1548.003
attack
id
{"description":"The sudoers file should be strictly edited such that passwords are always required and that users can't spawn risky processes as users with higher privilege."}
M1022
mitigates
T1070.009
attack
id
{"description":"Protect generated event files that are stored locally with proper permissions and authentication and limit opportunities for adversaries to increase privileges by preventing Privilege Escalation opportunities. "}
M1022
mitigates
T1552
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict file shares to specific directories with access only to necessary users."}
M1022
mitigates
T1543.002
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict read/write access to systemd unit files to only select privileged users who have a legitimate need to manage system services."}
M1022
mitigates
T1070.003
attack
id
{"description":"Preventing users from deleting or writing to certain files can stop adversaries from maliciously altering their <code>~/.bash_history</code> or <code>ConsoleHost_history.txt</code> files."}
M1022
mitigates
T1543
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict read/write access to system-level process files to only select privileged users who have a legitimate need to manage system services."}
M1022
mitigates
T1037.002
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict write access to logon scripts to specific administrators."}
M1022
mitigates
T1685.006
attack
id
{"description":"Protect generated event files that are stored locally with proper permissions and authentication and limit opportunities for adversaries to increase privileges by preventing Privilege Escalation opportunities."}
M1022
mitigates
T1556
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict write access to the `/Library/Security/SecurityAgentPlugins` directory."}
M1022
mitigates
T1548
attack
id
{"description":"The sudoers file should be strictly edited such that passwords are always required and that users can't spawn risky processes as users with higher privilege."}
M1022
mitigates
T1546.004
attack
id
{"description":"Making these files immutable and only changeable by certain administrators will limit the ability for adversaries to easily create user level persistence."}
M1022
mitigates
T1530
attack
id
{"description":"Use access control lists on storage systems and objects."}
M1022
mitigates
T1574.014
attack
id
{"description":"Install .NET applications and related software in write-protected locations. Set directory access controls to prevent file writes to the search paths for .NET applications, both in the folders where applications are run from and the standard resources folders."}
M1022
mitigates
T1574.009
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that proper permissions and directory access control are set to deny users the ability to write files to the top-level directory <code>C:</code> and system directories, such as <code>C:\\Windows\\</code>, to reduce places where malicious files could be placed for execution. Require that all execu...
M1022
mitigates
T1565
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure least privilege principles are applied to important information resources to reduce exposure to data manipulation risk."}
M1022
mitigates
T1569
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that high permission level service binaries cannot be replaced or modified by users with a lower permission level."}
M1022
mitigates
T1569.002
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure that high permission level service binaries cannot be replaced or modified by users with a lower permission level."}
M1022
mitigates
T1037
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict write access to logon scripts to specific administrators."}
M1022
mitigates
T1685.005
attack
id
{"description":"Protect generated event files that are stored locally with proper permissions and authentication and limit opportunities for adversaries to increase privileges by preventing Privilege Escalation opportunities."}
M1022
mitigates
T1489
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper process and file permissions are in place to inhibit adversaries from disabling or interfering with critical services."}
M1022
mitigates
T1048
attack
id
{"description":"Use access control lists on cloud storage systems and objects. "}
M1022
mitigates
T1036.003
attack
id
{"description":"Use file system access controls to protect folders such as `C:\\Windows\\System32`. "}
M1022
mitigates
T1080
attack
id
{"description":"Protect shared folders by minimizing users who have write access."}
M1022
mitigates
T1553.003
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict storage and execution of SIP DLLs to protected directories, such as C:\\\\Windows, rather than user directories."}
M1022
mitigates
T1685.001
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper process and file permissions are in place to prevent adversaries from disabling or interfering with logging or deleting or modifying .evtx logging files. Ensure .evtx files, which are located at <code>C:\\Windows\\system32\\Winevt\\Logs</code>(Citation: win_xml_evt_log), have the proper fi...
M1022
mitigates
T1552.001
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict file shares to specific directories with access only to necessary users."}
M1022
mitigates
T1548.006
attack
id
{"description":"When using an MDM, ensure the permissions granted are specific to the requirements of the binary. Full Disk Access should be restricted to only necessary binaries in alignment with policy. "}
M1022
modified
2026-05-12 15:12:00.731000+00:00
attack
date
M1022
name
Restrict File and Directory Permissions
attack
string
M1022
rdf:type
Mitigation
attack
enum
{"version":"1.2"}
M1022
url
https://attack.mitre.org/mitigations/M1022
attack
url
M1024
created
2019-06-06 20:58:59.577000+00:00
attack
date
M1024
description
Restricting registry permissions involves configuring access control settings for sensitive registry keys and hives to ensure that only authorized users or processes can make modifications. By limiting access, organizations can prevent unauthorized changes that adversaries might use for persistence, privilege escalatio...
attack
string
M1024
domain
enterprise-attack
attack
string
M1024
mitigates
T1547.003
attack
id
{"description":"Consider using Group Policy to configure and block modifications to W32Time parameters in the Registry. (Citation: Microsoft W32Time May 2017)"}
M1024
mitigates
T1574.012
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper permissions are set for Registry hives to prevent users from modifying keys associated with COR_PROFILER."}
M1024
mitigates
T1037.001
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper permissions are set for Registry hives to prevent users from modifying keys for logon scripts that may lead to persistence."}
M1024
mitigates
T1556.008
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict Registry permissions to disallow the modification of sensitive Registry keys such as `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\NetworkProvider\\Order`."}
M1024
mitigates
T1556
attack
id
{"description":"Restrict Registry permissions to disallow the modification of sensitive Registry keys such as `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\NetworkProvider\\Order`."}
M1024
mitigates
T1686
attack
id
{"description":"Ensure proper Registry permissions are in place to prevent adversaries from disabling or modifying firewall settings."}