Engage Goals: EGO0001 Expose, EGO0003 Elicit
Engage Approach: EAP0001 Collect, EAP0002 Detect
Engage Actions: EAC0015 Information Manipulation, EAC0018 Security Controls
Name of Element: Deceptive LDAP Responses
Description of Element:
Goal: To identify attackers attempting to gather information about Active Directory objects or to exploit vulnerabilities in the LDAP protocol.
Approach: Monitoring LDAP queries and analyzing attacker behavior. This element involves configuring a deceptive LDAP server that responds to specific queries with misleading or deceptive information.
Attackers who attempt to interact with the deceptive LDAP server will be identified and their actions will be logged. This information can be used to improve defenses and make it more difficult for attackers to compromise the Active Directory environment.
Technical Context:
This element can be combined with other deceptive elements, such as a fake domain controller or fake user accounts, to enhance its effectiveness. It aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique T1087.002 (Account Discovery: Domain Account).
Other:
This element requires careful planning and execution to ensure that it does not interfere with the normal operation of the Active Directory environment.