T1008 Fallback Channels
EnterpriseAdversaries may use fallback or alternate communication channels if the primary channel is compromised or inaccessible in order to maintain reliable command and control and to avoid data transfer thresholds.
platforms
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tactics
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mitigations
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detected by (2)
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countered by (D3FEND)
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Detect
NIST CSF 2.0 — areas of relevance (Protect / Detect)
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- DE.CMContinuous Monitoringstrong · backed by 5 of 8 mapped controls
- PR.DSData Securitystrong · backed by 4 of 8 mapped controls
- PR.PSPlatform Securitymoderate · backed by 3 of 8 mapped controls
Derived from MITRE CTID (Apache-2.0) and the NIST 800-53 ↔ CSF crosswalk (public domain). Indicative relevance along the Protect/Detect axis — not a compliance assessment or coverage claim.
mitigating controls (8)
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groups (5)
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software (52)
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campaigns (1)
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Detected by (Sigma) (4)
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