Attack Path Validation

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Attack Path Validation (APV) works by automatically discovering and mapping potential attack paths that cybercriminals could use to gain access to critical resources within your organization. By visualizing these high-risk paths, you can understand how attackers could compromise servers, workstations, and users to achieve their ultimate objective - obtaining domain admin privileges. The tool analyzes the configuration of your network, systems, and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited in an attack chain.

To verify that attack paths pose an actual rather than a theoretical risk, Picus APV validates them by simulating 30+ actions such as credential harvesting, password cracking, and lateral movement. APV is powered by an intelligent decision engine that replicates the approach of real attackers. It determines how the assessment objective can be achieved in the most efficient and evasive way possible.

An example could be an attempt to obtain domain administrator credentials, which would result in complete control over the network and all its resources. APV also simulates attacks, such as ransomware behavior, to check if the detected paths are indeed exploitable and to assess the effectiveness of existing defense mechanisms. To strengthen network security and eliminate attack paths, APV provides helpful insights to mitigate the impact of any actions it is able to perform during an assessment.

You can tailor simulations to your requirements by defining a scope and by selecting the type of harvesting and access actions that can be leveraged by the product's decision engine to achieve an objective.

FUNCTIONALITIES

• Automatic discovery of attack paths: APV scans the IT infrastructure, identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by cybercriminals.
• Visualization of attack paths: The tool creates clear graphical maps that show possible sequences of attacker actions, making it easier to understand the complexity of threats.
• Attack simulation: APV simulates attacks based on detected paths to check if they are indeed exploitable and how effective existing security measures are.
• Threat prioritization: The tool assesses the risk associated with individual attack paths, allowing you to focus on the most critical areas.
• Remediation recommendations: APV provides specific guidance on how to address identified vulnerabilities, helping to strengthen the organization's protection.
• Integration with other security tools: APV can work with other security solutions, such as SIEM or EDR systems,