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Defender for Cloud uses a proprietary algorithm to locate potential attack paths specific to your multicloud environment. Instead of looking for preset attack paths, Defender for Cloud uses its algorithm to detect potential attack paths based on your multicloud security graph. Attack path analysis helps you focus on the most critical security issues that could lead to a breach.
You can use attack path analysis to address security issues that pose immediate threats and have the greatest potential for exploitation in your environment. Defender for Cloud analyzes which security issues are part of potential attack paths that attackers could use to breach your environment. It also highlights the security recommendations you need to resolve to mitigate these issues.
By default, attack paths are organized by risk level. The risk level is determined by a context-aware risk-prioritization engine that considers the risk factors of each resource.
Attack Paths: https://lnkd.in/eduQ2Qiw
You Should Know:
1. Enable Defender for Cloud Attack Path Analysis
To activate attack path analysis in Defender for Cloud:
Enable Defender for Cloud's enhanced security features Set-AzSecurityPricing -Name "VirtualMachines" -PricingTier "Standard"
2. Check Attack Paths via Azure CLI
List high-risk attack paths az security attack-path list --resource-group "YourResourceGroup" --query "[?riskLevel=='High']"
3. Mitigate Identified Risks
Use Azure Resource Graph (ARG) to find vulnerable resources:
SecurityResources | where type == "microsoft.security/assessments" | where properties.status.code == "Unhealthy" | project resourceId, displayName, severity
4. Automate Remediation with Logic Apps
Deploy an automated remediation workflow for critical attack paths:
{
"actions": {
"HTTP": {
"inputs": {
"method": "POST",
"uri": "https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroup}/providers/Microsoft.Security/tasks/{taskName}/resolve?api-version=2023-09-01-preview"
}
}
}
}
5. Linux Command for Security Posture Checks
Check open ports (Linux) sudo netstat -tulnp | grep LISTEN Verify unauthorized SSH access sudo grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log
6. Windows Command for Threat Detection
Check suspicious processes
Get-Process | Where-Object { $_.CPU -gt 90 }
Audit failed logins
Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName='Security'; ID=4625}
What Undercode Say:
Defender for Cloud’s attack path analysis is a game-changer for multicloud security. By leveraging automated risk prioritization, organizations can proactively mitigate threats before exploitation. Combining Defender’s insights with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and KQL enhances visibility, while Linux and Windows commands help validate security configurations.
For deeper investigation, use:
Check kernel modules for rootkits (Linux) lsmod | grep -i "malicious" Windows suspicious registry keys reg query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Automation remains key—deploy Azure Automation or Logic Apps to auto-resolve critical findings.
Expected Output:
- List of high-risk attack paths
- Remediation steps via Azure CLI/PowerShell
- Automated workflows for mitigation
- Linux/Windows commands for validation
References:
Reported By: Nett Defender – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
