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performing-lateral-movement-detection

Detects lateral movement techniques including Pass-the-Hash, PsExec, WMI execution, RDP pivoting, and SMB-based spreading by correlating Windows Security/Sysmon event logs, network flow data (NetFlow/Zeek), and endpoint telemetry in a SIEM, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK Lateral Movement (TA0008) techniques with sample SPL detection queries. Use when a SOC team needs to detect attackers pivoting between internal systems after initial compromise, trace an attacker's movement path during an incident investigation, or build detection engineering rules for TA0008; not for detecting initial access or external attacks.

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# Performing Lateral Movement Detection

## When to Use

Use this skill when:
- SOC teams need to detect attackers pivoting between systems after initial compromise
- Incident investigations require tracking an attacker's movement path through the network
- Detection engineering needs lateral movement rules mapped to ATT&CK TA0008 techniques
- Red/purple team exercises identify lateral movement detection gaps

**Do not use** for detecting initial access or external attacks — lateral movement detection focuses on internal host-to-host pivot activity.

## Prerequisites

- Windows Security Event Logs (EventCode 4624, 4625, 4648, 4672) from all endpoints and servers
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