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What Is the MITRE ATT&CK Framework? Mapping to Today's Defensive Controls

Threat actors are constantly searching for new ways past your organization’s defenses. Learning these tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) plays an enormous role in cybersecurity. If you understand how a threat actor plans to attack, you can align your defenses to stay one step ahead. The MITRE ATT&CK framework is designed to help you do exactly that. The MITRE ATT&CK framework is an ever-evolving catalog of the TTPs cyber criminals use in each phase of an attack.

A Vulnerable Future: MITRE's Close Call in CVE Management

Last week, one of the biggest concerns in the cybersecurity industry created a crisis that was avoided at the last minute. On April 16th, 2025, the MITRE Corporation announced: “The current contracting pathway for MITRE to develop, operate, and modernize CVE and several other related programs, such as CWE, will expire.” Official letter from MITRE Corp announcing the implications and expiration of the CVE Program.

Securing Endpoints with MITRE ATT&CK: From Theory to Practice

MITRE ATT&CK has become the go-to knowledge base for understanding how attackers operate since 2013. The framework’s 12 tactical categories map out attack stages from original access to final impact. Security teams can spot and block threats at multiple points before any damage occurs. This piece shows how companies can utilize MITRE ATT&CK’s framework to boost their EDR.

Identify gaps to strengthen detection coverage with the Datadog Cloud SIEM MITRE ATT&CK Map

Security analysts need clear visibility into potential threats to proactively defend against cyberattacks. Defining these threats can be challenging, but many security teams rely on the MITRE ATT&CK framework as a foundational resource for strengthening their defenses. While security platforms tag detections with MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques, analysts often struggle to assess their overall coverage across different attack surfaces.

MITRE ATT&CK Use Cases: Essential Security Tactics for 2025 Threats

The MITRE ATT&CK framework documents 196 individual techniques and 411 sub-techniques that help organizations understand and respond to cyber threats. Organizations have made this framework central to strengthening their security posture against evolving cyber threats since its public release in 2015.

CrowdStrike and Intel Partner with MITRE Center for Threat-Informed Defense in PC Hardware-Enabled Defense Project

The AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon platform is built to detect and protect against even the most advanced attacks. And as new research shows, it can further strengthen defenses when integrated with modern enterprise PC hardware.

What is the MITRE ATT&CK Framework?

The MITRE ATT&CK (Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge) framework was developed in 2013 to document the tactics and techniques used by adversaries in cyberattacks. Initially an internal tool for threat detection, it became publicly available in 2015 to support the cybersecurity community. Over time, it has evolved into a comprehensive resource that describes adversary behaviours during attacks.

Using MITRE ATT&CK for Incident Response Playbooks

A structured approach to incident response enables you to create consistently repeatable processes. Your incident response playbook defines responsibilities and guides your security team through a list of activities to reduce uncertainty if or when an incident occurs. MITRE ATT&CK Framework outlines the tactics and techniques that threat actors use during different stages of an attack.