The primary purpose of defensive security (aka blue teaming) is to protect an organization’s assets and systems from cyber attacks by identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring for threats, and responding to security incidents, ultimately continuously strengthening the organization’s overall cyber security posture. Continuous improvement is achieved through regular assessments, policy development, and compliance alignment.
Identify and mitigate potential weaknesses in systems, networks, and processes.
Monitor for malicious activities and respond to security incidents quickly and effectively.
Contain, Eradicate, and Recover from security incidents.
Educate employees about security risks and best practices.
🔷 Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
🚦 NIST Cybersecurity Framework
📚 MITRE ATT&CK
Threat Intelligence
Digital Forensics
Incident Response