Protocol Tunneling
Course Content
By mastering T1572 - Protocol Tunneling and T1573 - Encrypted Channel techniques, attackers can achieve several objectives. They can bypass network security measures by tunneling malicious traffic within legitimate protocols, which allows them to evade intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and infiltrate target networks without being detected. Furthermore, attackers can use encrypted channels to securely and covertly exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised systems, making it difficult for defenders to detect and mitigate such activities. These advanced techniques enable attackers to maintain a persistent presence in the target network, conduct reconnaissance, and execute further attacks while minimizing the risk of exposure.