Detection of Brute Force I/O

Technique Detected:  Brute Force I/O | T0806

ID: DET0737
Domains: ICS
Analytics: AN1870
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 21 October 2025

Analytics

AN1870

Monitor operational process data for write commands for an excessive number of I/O points or manipulating a single value an excessive number of times. This will not directly detect the technique’s execution, but instead may provide additional evidence that the technique has been used and may complement other detections.
Some asset application logs may provide information on I/O points related to write commands. Monitor for write commands for an excessive number of I/O points or manipulating a single value an excessive number of times.
Monitor network traffic for ICS functions related to write commands for an excessive number of I/O points or manipulating a single value an excessive number of times.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Process History/Live Data (DC0107) Operational Databases None
Application Log Content (DC0038) Application Log None
Network Traffic Content (DC0085) Network Traffic None