Mirrored Network Topology

This element involves creating a fake network segment that mirrors the organization’s real network topology but contains deceptive systems or services.

Engage Goals: EGO0001 Expose, EGO0003 Elicit

Engage Approach: EAP0001 Collect, EAP0002 Detect

Engage Actions: EAC0015 Information Manipulation, EAC0016 Network Manipulation

Name of Element: Mirrored Network Topology

Description of Element:

This element involves creating a fake network segment that mirrors the organization’s real network topology but contains deceptive systems or services.

Technical Context:

Placement: Within the organization’s internal network, alongside other critical servers.

This element can be used to identify attackers attempting to map the organization’s network or to redirect attackers to a controlled environment.

Other:

Att&ck/Engage Mapping: T1046 Network Service Scanning / E1505 Decoy Network

This element requires careful planning and execution to ensure that it does not interfere with the normal operation of the network.

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