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D3-NI

Network Isolation

Isolate Tactic
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Segment networks to contain threats and limit lateral movement by restricting communications between zones.

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Implementation Guidance

  • Implement network segmentation
  • Deploy micro-segmentation
  • Use VLANs and subnets
  • Implement zero trust network access
  • Monitor inter-zone traffic

Tools & Technologies

Cisco ACIVMware NSXIllumioPalo Alto NetworksZscaler

AI Enhancements

  • AI-driven segmentation policy recommendations
  • ML-based traffic flow analysis for policy creation
  • Automated micro-segmentation optimization

ATT&CK Techniques Countered

This defensive technique helps protect against the following adversary techniques:

T1021

Remote Services

Explore Purple Team Matrix for full mappings

Related Techniques in Isolate

D3-EI

Execution Isolation

D3-HBPI

Host-Based Process Isolation

D3-DNSAL

DNS Allowlisting

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