Who is this for? MSP/MSSP Partners, Security Engineers
Key CISA Recommendations
The guidance emphasizes several critical areas:1. Centralized Log Collection
CISA recommends organizations centralize security logs from all critical systems. For MSSPs, this means:- Ensuring comprehensive log coverage across customer environments
- Normalizing data for consistent analysis
- Maintaining appropriate retention periods
2. Automated Detection and Response
The guidance strongly advocates for automation to reduce response times:- Automated triage of common alert types
- Pre-defined response playbooks for known threats
- Reduced mean time to respond (MTTR)
3. Threat Intelligence Integration
CISA emphasizes the importance of threat intelligence:- Integration with threat intel feeds
- Automated correlation with known indicators
- Context-aware alerting
How ContraForce Helps MSSPs Comply
ContraForce is designed to help MSSPs implement these recommendations across their entire customer base:Centralized Operations
- Unified view of all customer Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR environments
- Consistent log ingestion and normalization
- Multi-tenant visibility without portal pivoting
Automated Response
- Gamebooks provide pre-defined response workflows
- Security Delivery Agents automate investigation and response
- Consistent outcomes across all customer environments
Built-in Intelligence
- Entity enrichment with threat intelligence
- Automated correlation of indicators
- Risk-based prioritization
Implementation Roadmap
For MSSPs looking to align with CISA guidance:| Phase | Focus Area | ContraForce Capability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Log centralization | Microsoft Sentinel integration |
| 2 | Detection deployment | CMS for rule management |
| 3 | Response automation | Gamebook workflows |
| 4 | Continuous improvement | Security Delivery Agents |
Quick Summary
- CISA guidance emphasizes centralized log collection, automated detection/response, and threat intelligence integration.
- MSSPs must implement these capabilities across their entire customer base.
- ContraForce provides centralized operations, Gamebook-driven automation, and built-in threat intelligence.
- A phased implementation roadmap helps MSSPs align with CISA recommendations using ContraForce capabilities.
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