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Lateral Movement

Where this stands

No Sigma rule can address this — the telemetry MITRE names has no Sigma logsource behind it.

Sigma has no logsource taxonomy for ICS. MITRE's telemetry here is operational historians and controller state, which no Sigma rule can address.

What the technique is

Adversaries may execute a full program download to a PLC to overwrite the entire PLC program and configuration to deploy a new project or make major changes. This typically requires stopping the PLC and adversely impacting control processes. The ability to perform a full program download to the PLC typically relies on access to a workstation with the vendor-specific PLC programming software installed.

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What MITRE says you would watch

  • AN2056

    Monitor device alarms for program downloads, although not all devices produce such alarms. Monitor for protocol functions related to program download or modification. Program downloads may be observable in ICS automation protocols and remote management protocols. Consult asset management systems to understand expected program versions. Monitor devices configuration logs which may contain alerts that indicate whether a program download has occurred. Devices may maintain application logs that indicate whether a full program download, online edit, or program append function has occurred.

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