SOCFortress Integrations — Carbon Black EPP

3 min readApr 16, 2024

Intro

SOCFortress integration and visualization tools allow security analysts the visualization and triage of Carbon Black EPP security events using a single pane of glass.

About Carbon Black

VMware Carbon Black is a cloud-native endpoint protection platform (EPP) developed by VMware, a global leader in virtualization and cloud computing technology. It provides advanced security solutions designed to protect endpoints, workloads, and cloud-native applications from cyber threats.

Key aspects and features of VMware Carbon Black include:

Endpoint Protection: VMware Carbon Black offers endpoint protection capabilities to safeguard endpoints such as desktops, laptops, servers, and virtual machines against malware, ransomware, fileless attacks, and other advanced threats. It uses behavioral analysis, machine learning, and threat intelligence to detect and block malicious activity in real-time.
Cloud-Native Architecture: VMware Carbon Black is built on a cloud-native architecture, allowing for seamless scalability, flexibility, and agility. It leverages the power of the cloud to provide real-time threat detection and response capabilities across distributed environments.
Advanced Threat Detection: VMware Carbon Black employs advanced threat detection techniques, including signatureless detection, behavioral analysis, and sandboxing, to identify and prevent sophisticated cyber threats. It continuously monitors endpoint activity, analyzes file behavior, and correlates threat data to provide proactive protection against emerging threats.
Threat Hunting and Investigation: VMware Carbon Black enables security teams to conduct threat hunting and investigation activities to proactively identify and respond to security incidents. It provides visibility into endpoint activity, user behavior, and network traffic, allowing analysts to identify and investigate potential security breaches.
Automated Response and Remediation: VMware Carbon Black offers automated response and remediation capabilities to streamline incident response workflows. It allows security teams to automatically quarantine malicious files, isolate compromised endpoints, and remediate security vulnerabilities to reduce the impact of cyber attacks.
Integration with Security Ecosystem: VMware Carbon Black integrates with other security tools and platforms, such as SIEM solutions, threat intelligence feeds, and security orchestration platforms, to enhance security operations and orchestrate response actions. This integration enables organizations to build a comprehensive security ecosystem that addresses their specific security requirements.
Compliance and Reporting: VMware Carbon Black provides compliance and reporting capabilities to help organizations demonstrate adherence to industry regulations and security standards. It offers predefined compliance templates, audit logs, and customizable reporting features to support compliance initiatives and regulatory requirements.

VMware Carbon Black is used by organizations of all sizes and across various industries to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and protect their digital assets from cyber threats. The platform continues to evolve to address the evolving threat landscape and provide innovative security solutions to its customers.

Ingesting Carbon Black alerts and events

Reference: https://developer.carbonblack.com/reference/carbon-black-cloud/cb-defense/latest/rest-api/

Visualizations

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Events by severity and sensor action

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