Brute-Force-Attack-Playbook

This playbook outlines the step-by-step process for detecting, mitigating, and responding to brute force attacks targeting Acme’s mobile banking application. It incorporates Acme-specific configurations, such as customized authentication mechanisms, integration with proprietary monitoring tools, and enforcement of access control measures unique to Acme’s infrastructure. NOTE that Acme is a not a real company and it was created just for the sake of this project.

Scope

This playbook applies to all brute force attack incidents targeting Acme’s systems, including but not limited to:

• Customer login portals.
• Administrative panels.
• APIs.
• Backend authentication mechanisms.

Assets:

• SecGuard Log Analyzer: Monitors and analyzes login attempt logs.
• SecLogDB: Centralized log storage.
• SecGuard Threat Analyzer: Tool for identifying malicious patterns.
• Acme Mobile Banking App: Fictitious mobile banking platform.
• AcmeNet Firewall: Firewall to block malicious IPs.
• SecGuard UserDB: Stores user account information.
• AcmePatch Management System: System for managing patches and updates.
• AcmeMail/AcmeUserNotification: Systems for sending user alerts and notifications.

NOTE that Acme is a not a real company and it was created just for the sake of this project.