Payload Delivery\Gain Access

Payload Delivery, or Gaining Access, consists of techniques adversaries use to place malicious content into a target application environment in order to establish an initial foothold. Examples include compromising software supply chains, injecting payloads via API or file uploads, bypassing authentication controls, leveraging valid credentials, or using trusted external repositories. Successful delivery creates the conditions needed for later execution and persistence within modern application platforms.

Mitigations

ID	Mitigation	Description
AM-M0001	Network Segmentation	Implement robust network segmentation to limit an attacker's ability to move laterally after gaining initial access.
AM-M0002	Multi-Factor Authentication	Deploy MFA across all user accounts, especially for external-facing services and VPNs, to mitigate the risk of credential-based attacks.
AM-M0003	Regular Patching	Maintain a rigorous patching schedule for all systems, prioritizing external-facing assets to reduce the attack surface.
AM-M0004	Email Filtering	Implement advanced email filtering solutions to detect and block phishing attempts and malicious attachments.
AM-M0005	User Awareness Training	Conduct regular security awareness training to educate users about social engineering tactics and safe browsing practices.