December 11, 2024 at 12:20PM
MITRE’s latest evaluation challenges security vendors to demonstrate their protection capabilities against modern attacks, focusing on ransomware and DPRK threats targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS. Trend Vision One achieved impressive detection rates but faced challenges in blocking all threats. The evaluations guide improvement and reinforce the importance of vigilance in cybersecurity.
### Meeting Takeaways
#### 1. MITRE Evaluation Overview
– Trend Micro participated in the latest MITRE evaluation, focusing on modern security threats.
– Key topics included Ransomware targeting Windows and Linux, and adversary techniques from North Korea (DPRK) targeting macOS.
#### 2. Key Focus Areas
– **Ransomware Evolution**: Emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) allows less skilled operators to execute attacks, leading to increased global ransomware incidents.
– **DPRK Cyber Threats**: North Korea is expanding its cyber operations to include macOS, targeting high-value systems, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance across all platforms.
#### 3. Enhanced Evaluation Procedures
– This year’s evaluation offered a more realistic assessment of vendor capabilities against contemporary attack techniques.
– Inclusion of macOS in assessments highlights the importance of diversifying platform security measures.
#### 4. Trend Vision One Performance Insights
– Achieved:
– 100% analytic coverage for all major steps.
– 100% analytic coverage for sub-steps in Linux and macOS.
– 99% coverage for Windows/Linux sub-steps.
– Noted a trade-off between visibility and alert volume, with increases in both detection rates and alerts.
– The importance of alert prioritization was emphasized to manage noise and focus on critical alerts effectively.
#### 5. Protection Performance
– Trend Vision One blocked 70% of threats, with updates made post-evaluation to cover the techniques that were missed.
– Continued improvements are necessary, as all participating vendors faced challenges in blocking certain techniques.
#### 6. Ongoing Commitment to Security
– MITRE evaluations serve as a continuous benchmark for Trend Micro, ensuring constant enhancement of their cybersecurity offerings.
– The dedication of Trend’s threat researchers is critical in maintaining a strong defense posture and improving product reliability.
#### 7. Customer Feedback
– User testimonial from Troy Riegsecker (Infrastructure Manager, Fischer Homes) highlights the integral role of Trend Vision One in daily security operations.
#### 8. Future Initiatives
– Trend Micro is preparing for future threat evolutions and upcoming MITRE evaluations, encouraging vigilance and proactive measures from organizations.
#### Additional Resources
– Encourage joining the MITRE Slack workspace and following them on X for the latest updates.
– Access more details on the performance of Trend Vision One and related security evaluations via provided links.
### Action Items
– Evaluate and adjust your security strategy in light of the findings from the MITRE eval.
– Consider utilizing Trend Vision One for comprehensive threat management across various platforms.
– Stay informed about future MITRE evaluations and emerging cyber threats through relevant channels.