T1132.001 Standard Encoding
sub-techniqueEnterpriseAdversaries may encode data with a standard data encoding system to make the content of command and control traffic more difficult to detect. Command and control (C2) information can be encoded using a standard data encoding system that adheres to existing protocol specifications. Common data encoding schemes include ASCII, Unicode, hexadecimal, Base64, and MIME. Some data encoding systems may also result in data compression, such as gzip.
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- DE.CMContinuous Monitoringstrong · backed by 5 of 7 mapped controls
- PR.DSData Securitystrong · backed by 4 of 7 mapped controls
- DE.AEAdverse Event Analysismoderate · backed by 2 of 7 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.
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