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D3-EI

Execution Isolation

Isolate Tactic

Isolate code execution environments to prevent malicious code from affecting the broader system.

View on MITRE D3FEND

Implementation Guidance

  • Deploy application sandboxing
  • Use browser isolation
  • Implement container security
  • Restrict process capabilities
  • Enable virtualization-based security

Tools & Technologies

BromiumMenlo SecurityDocker/KubernetesWindows SandboxCredential Guard

ATT&CK Techniques Countered

This defensive technique helps protect against the following adversary techniques:

T1059

Command and Scripting Interpreter

T1204

User Execution

Explore Purple Team Matrix for full mappings

Related Techniques in Isolate

D3-NI

Network Isolation

D3-HBPI

Host-Based Process Isolation

D3-DNSAL

DNS Allowlisting

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