What Is MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Learn the Essentials

Explore the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to identify cyber adversary behavior, strengthen threat detection, and support proactive defense strategies. Learn how security teams use this globally recognized matrix to close gaps, improve threat intelligence, and enhance organizational resilience.

4.9
(900)
4,200 Students
3.5+ Hours
Stage 4 - Advanced

Last update: April 2024

Audio Language: English

Subtitles/Captions: Yes

Type of Training: Online, self-paced

Caption Language: English

Focus: SOC Analyst Training Courses, Cyber Security Courses

What Is MITRE ATT&CK Framework?

What You’ll Learn

This What Is MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Learn the Essentials will teach you:

  • MITRE ATT&CK structure: Understand the matrix, tactics, and techniques.
  • Threat detection: Identify gaps using detection logic and defense evasion techniques.
  • Threat actors & groups: Profile adversaries using intelligence reports.
  • Security posture: Use the framework for assessments and security gap analysis.
  • Cyber kill chain: Map attacker behavior across all phases.
  • ATT&CK Navigator: Practice real-world threat analysis and overlays.
  • Incident response: Integrate ATT&CK into threat hunting and detection rules.
  • Industrial control systems: Explore ATT&CK’s applications beyond enterprise environments.

Included in the What Is MITRE ATT&CK Framework

3.5 Hours of On-Demand Video

2 Quizzes

Access on Mobile

Certificate of Completion

Suitable for the Following Careers

Cyber Security Analyst

Threat Hunter

SOC Analyst

Security Consultant

Information Security Manager

IT Security Specialist

Incident Responder

Network Security Engineer

Course Content

Training Overview

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Section 1: Introduction

icon-yt 1. Introduction Preview
icon-yt 2. Core Concepts and Terminology Preview
icon-yt 3. Structure of the Framework- Matrices for Enterprise, Mobile, and ICS Preview
icon-yt 4. The Importance of ATT&CK in Modern Cybersecurity Practices Preview
icon-yt 5. Community and Ecosystem of ATT&CK Preview
icon-yt 6. LAB Attack Navigator Tool - Introduction 1 Preview
icon-yt 7. LAB Attack Navigator Tool - Introduction 2 Preview
icon-yt 8. The Pyramid of Pain Preview
icon-yt Quiz 1: Module 1 - Quiz Preview

Section 2: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

icon-yt 1. Overview of Tactics Goals and Objectives of Adversaries Preview
icon-yt 2. Breakdown of Techniques Specific Methods Used by Adversaries Preview
icon-yt 3. Procedures Real-World Implementations of Techniques Preview
icon-yt 4. Mapping TTPs to Known Threat Groups and Incidents Preview
icon-yt 5. Continuous Updates and Expansions to the Framework Preview
icon-yt 6. Lab - Demo ATT&CK navigator Color coding and Search Preview
icon-yt 7. Lab - Color Coding APT 29 in ATT&CK Navigator - I Preview
icon-yt 8. Lab - Launching Navigator from MITRE Portal Preview
icon-yt 9. Lab - Adding Finance Attacks in navigator tool Preview
icon-yt 10. Lab - Filtering Preview
icon-yt 11. Lab - Overlapping Combining Layers Preview
icon-yt Quiz 2: Module 2 - Quiz Preview

Section 3: Other Learning Resources

Section 4: Jan 2024 Update - Adversarial Threat Landscape for AI Systems

Audio Version of Training

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Requirements

Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts

Familiarity with operating systems and network protocols

Interest or experience in incident response or threat detection

Access to a browser and internet connection

Description of What Is MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Learn the Essentials

This course gives you a solid foundation in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, a powerful tool for understanding how cyber attackers operate and how defenders can stop them. You’ll learn the core structure of the framework, how it maps to adversary tactics and techniques, and how to apply it in real-world threat scenarios.

Through hands-on exercises using ATT&CK Navigator and real threat intelligence, you’ll analyze attacker behaviors, correlate them with observed incidents, and use that information to enhance detection logic and defense strategies. This course also explores how ATT&CK integrates with other cybersecurity methods like the cyber kill chain and threat hunting.

  • Use the ATT&CK matrix to identify adversary behavior
  • Detect lateral movement and privilege escalation
  • Enhance detection efficacy through logic and pattern recognition
  • Understand how threat actors avoid detection
  • Perform proactive security gap analysis
  • Build cyber threat intelligence based on real-world attacks

By the end of the course, you'll know how to use the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and its globally accessible knowledge base to evaluate threat intelligence reports, identify adversary groups, analyze attack tactics, and detect signs of compromise across remote systems, strengthening your organization’s cyber defense posture.

Who is This Course For

Ideal for security professionals, SOC analysts, and threat hunters seeking to enhance detection capabilities and apply structured threat intelligence using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Also great for anyone transitioning into cyber defense roles or exploring adversarial behavior.

Course Instructor

StationX

StationX has been an award-winning, leading provider of online cybersecurity training and consultancy services since 1999. Through hands-on learning experiences, StationX offers the most engaging and effective way to learn real-world concepts and skills essential for a successful cyber career.

StationX has built and aggregated over 1,000 classes, virtual labs, practice tests, and exam simulations covering cybersecurity, hacking, penetration testing, certifications, Linux, networking, and cloud computing. Their training has benefited more than 250,000 students in 195+ countries, earning them the prestigious AI Cyber Security Educator of the Year 2020 Award.

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Testimonials

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Sameer K.

I finally understand how adversaries gain initial access and move laterally. The course mapped every technique clearly to the MITRE ATT&CK matrix. As a junior threat hunter, this was game-changing.

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Anna T.

The ATT&CK Navigator labs and case studies were incredibly useful. I can now identify defense evasion techniques and relate them to real-world attacks. Essential for security controls tuning!

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Liam R.

This training gave me the common language and logic needed to work with our detection engineers. I can now use ATT&CK data to support our proactive defense strategies.

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