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Mandiant integrates with Chronicle to enhance detection, response, and security validation through threat intelligence and automated defense operations.
Think of Mandiant like Index Engines (CyberSense) in Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, but applied to Google Cloud products instead.
Overview
Mandiant is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in threat intelligence, incident response, and security validation. It gained prominence for its expertise in investigating major cyber attacks and is known for producing deep-dive threat reports and actionable intelligence used by security teams worldwide.
Mandiant Platform provides cloud security teams with real-time threat intelligence, continuous security validation, and rapid incident response. It supports custom dashboards, automated detections, and integration with Chronicle to extend security insights and control.
Originally independent, Mandiant became part of FireEye and later was acquired by Google Cloud. Now it operates under Google Cloud Security, integrating with platforms like Chronicle SecOps to provide:
- Threat Intelligence: Up-to-date data on attackers, malware, and vulnerabilities.
- Incident Response: On-demand or managed services to respond to breaches.
- Security Validation: Tools to test and verify the effectiveness of security controls.
- Managed Defense: 24/7 threat monitoring by Mandiant experts.
Core Capabilities
- Threat Data & Analysis: Offers real-time intelligence for faster threat detection and investigation.
- Custom Dashboards: Enables tailored views for filtering and monitoring security trends.
- Rapid Response: Enhances response time with automation and expert integration.
Integrated Tools with Chronicle
Mandiant Breach Analytics for Chronicle
Identifies and responds to active breaches using Mandiant’s Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Frameworks intelligence embedded in Chronicle data.
Tip
Useful for real-time breach detection and forensic investigations.
Mandiant Hunt for Chronicle
Helps proactively search for existing threats using machine learning and threat hunting techniques.
Example
Particularly effective for identifying stealthy or persistent threats already within the environment.
Mandiant Threat Intelligence Enrichment
Chronicle SecOps can ingest Mandiant threat intel, enriching logs with context on:
- Threat actors
- Indicators of compromise (IoCs)
- Known vulnerabilities
Note
Enriched data enhances correlation and investigative accuracy.
Mandiant Security Validation
Automates execution of validated security controls authored by Mandiant. Supports:
- Control effectiveness testing
- Continuous security posture assessments
- Gap identification and remediation
Mandiant Managed Defense
Provides 24/7 monitoring and response services from Mandiant experts via integration with Chronicle SecOps.
Warning
Consider this for organizations needing round-the-clock coverage without in-house resources.
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