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Validation
In cybersecurity incident response, validation is the process of confirming that an alert or reported event is a genuine security incident and not a false alarm. It involves verifying the initial information and evidence to determine its authenticity and severity.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Validation in cybersecurity incident response is the critical phase where security analysts verify the legitimacy of potential security events, alerts, or reported incidents by correlating data, examining artifacts, and confirming indicators of compromise (IOCs) to distinguish genuine threats from false positives and declare a confirmed incident.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- Verification
- Confirmation
- Triage
- Authentication
- Event Confirmation
- Alert Validation
USAGE NOTE
Validation is typically one of the earliest steps in the incident response lifecycle, crucial for efficiently allocating resources to actual threats rather than chasing false positives.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Validation.
MITRE operates federally funded research and development centers and is known for creating frameworks like ATT&CK, which is used for adversary emulation and validating security controls against real-world threats relevant to cybersecurity and defense.
NIST develops cybersecurity standards, guidelines, and validation programs, such as the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) for FIPS 140-3, which are critical for validating the security of cryptographic modules used in defense and government systems.
A major defense contractor and consulting firm that develops and implements advanced cybersecurity solutions, including security architecture design, penetration testing, and compliance validation services for government and defense clients.
Mandiant offers advanced security validation solutions, including breach and attack simulation, threat intelligence, and incident response, to help organizations, including defense entities, validate their security posture against sophisticated adversaries.
Synopsys provides a comprehensive suite of application security testing (AST) tools, including SAST, DAST, and SCA, which are essential for validating the security and identifying vulnerabilities in software developed for defense applications.
Tenable develops vulnerability management and security assessment platforms like Nessus, which provide continuous security validation by identifying, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities across IT environments critical for defense organizations.
As a leading global aerospace and defense company, Lockheed Martin develops and integrates advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including robust validation and verification processes, into its platforms and systems to ensure their resilience against cyber threats.
RTX is a major defense contractor that develops sophisticated cybersecurity solutions and conducts extensive validation for its defense systems, critical infrastructure protection, and intelligence capabilities to ensure operational security and integrity.
Cisco provides a broad portfolio of cybersecurity products and services, including security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms, network security, and threat intelligence, which enable continuous validation of security policies and defenses for government and enterprise clients.