The 2024 Elastic Global Threat Report from Elastic Security Labs highlights key trends and vulnerabilities shaping the cybersecurity landscape. This report will provide valuable insight for security teams and CISO’s. The top findings when reviewed your cybersecurity team can combine knowledge and insight to build a stronger cybersecurity posture.
Here are the major findings and insights:
1. Increased Abuse of Offensive Security Tools (OSTs): Threat actors are leveraging off-the-shelf tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit, which accounted for about 54% of observed malware-related alerts. These tools are often used for legitimate purposes but are increasingly exploited maliciously.
2. Cloud Misconfigurations as a Critical Weakness: Misconfigurations in cloud environments are widespread across major providers (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud). Common issues include weak storage policies, inadequate encryption, and improperly configured multifactor authentication (MFA). For instance, 47% of Azure failures were linked to storage misconfigurations, and 30% of AWS issues stemmed from MFA missteps.
3. Rise of Credential Access Tactics: Attackers are increasingly focused on credential harvesting and brute-force techniques, particularly in cloud environments. These methods often bypass traditional defense mechanisms, emphasizing the need for stronger identity management and monitoring.
4. Role of Generative AI: While concerns persist about generative AI aiding attackers, the report notes that its impact has been more beneficial for defenders. AI is helping automate analysis, improve threat detection, and summarize large datasets, offsetting its potential misuse by attackers.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To address these challenges, Elastic recommends:
Strengthening cloud security posture through audits and adherence to CIS benchmarks.
Regularly rotating credentials and using tools like User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) to detect anomalies.
Leveraging AI for enhanced visibility and faster response times.
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