AT-2(5)_advanced-persistent-threat
DevOps & SecurityAT-2(5)_advanced-persistent-threat is an Agent Skill for devops & security published in the CyberStrikeus/CyberStrike repository on GitHub: a SKILL.md instruction file an AI agent can load to do this task.
Provide literacy training on the advanced persistent threat.
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AT-2(5) Advanced Persistent Threat
Enhancement of: AT-2
High-Level Description
Family: Awareness and Training (AT) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
An effective way to detect advanced persistent threats (APT) and to preclude successful attacks is to provide specific literacy training for individuals. Threat literacy training includes educating individuals on the various ways that APTs can infiltrate the organization (e.g., through websites, emails, advertisement pop-ups, articles, and social engineering). Effective training includes techniques for recognizing suspicious emails, use of removable systems in non-secure settings, and the potential targeting of individuals at home.
What to Check
- Verify AT-2(5) Advanced Persistent Threat is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for AT-2(5)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control AT-2
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AT-2(5) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Provide literacy training on the advanced persistent threat.
Implementation Guidance
An effective way to detect advanced persistent threats (APT) and to preclude successful attacks is to provide specific literacy training for individuals. Threat literacy training includes educating individuals on the various ways that APTs can infiltrate the organization (e.g., through websites, emails, advertisement pop-ups, articles, and social engineering). Effective training includes techniques for recognizing suspicious emails, use of removable systems in non-secure settings, and the potential targeting of individuals at home.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| AT-2(5) Advanced Persistent Threat not implemented | Medium | Awareness and Training |
| AT-2(5) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Awareness and Training |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - AT-2(5)
- NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog
Checklist
- Control documented in SSP
- Implementation evidence collected
- Operating effectiveness validated
- Continuous monitoring in place
- Related controls (none) reviewed