How Hackers Operate: TTPs & Cybersecurity Frameworks

Описание: 🛡️ Hackers Have a Playbook – Let’s Decode It!

Every cyberattack follows a strategy—and in cybersecurity, that strategy is known as Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Understanding TTPs gives us an inside look into how hackers operate, how cyberattacks unfold, and how defenders can build stronger protections.

In this episode of Technically U – Cybersecurity Explained, we break down the mindset of hackers, real-world examples of cyberattacks, and the frameworks security teams use to stop them. From the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to the Lockheed Cyber Kill Chain and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, you’ll learn the playbooks defenders rely on to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔ What Are TTPs? – why tactics, techniques, and procedures matter in cybersecurity
✔ Real-World Attacks – Volt Typhoon, BlackCat Ransomware, and Royal Ransomware
✔ Living off the Land Attacks – how hackers use built-in tools to stay hidden
✔ The MITRE ATT&CK Framework – mapping attacker behavior to defensive strategies
✔ Other Cybersecurity Frameworks – Lockheed Cyber Kill Chain and NIST CSF explained
✔ Everyday Protections – how YOU can stay safe from phishing, ransomware, and breaches
✔ Best Practices for Defense:

Keep software and systems updated

Use VPNs on public Wi-Fi

Spot phishing emails and suspicious links

Layer defenses with frameworks and security tools

⚡ Why TTPs Matter

For Professionals – helps SOC teams detect and respond faster to cyberattacks

For Businesses – strengthens compliance and incident response plans

For Everyone – provides actionable knowledge to defend against common scams

For National Security – frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK help identify APTs and state-sponsored attacks

Cybercriminals rely on patterns and repeatable techniques. By learning their TTPs, we flip the script and gain the upper hand.

🌍 Real-World Applications & Examples

Volt Typhoon – a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group using stealthy, long-term intrusions

BlackCat (ALPHV) Ransomware – targeting enterprises with double-extortion tactics

Royal Ransomware – focusing on healthcare, municipalities, and critical infrastructure

Living off the Land (LotL) – attackers using tools like PowerShell and WMI to avoid detection

⏱ Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
0:45 – What Are TTPs?
1:55 – Real-World Example
2:20 – Living off the Land Attacks
2:55 – BlackCat Ransomware
3:30 – Royal Ransomware
5:00 – Cybersecurity Frameworks
5:20 – MITRE ATT&CK Framework
6:20 – Other Frameworks Explained
7:45 – Phishing Attempts
8:30 – Performing Software Updates
8:50 – Public Wi-Fi & VPNs
11:00 – Building a Defense with Frameworks
11:20 – MITRE ATT&CK in Depth
12:15 – Lockheed Cyber Kill Chain
12:45 – NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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