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---
name: configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access
description: >-
  Configure zero trust access controls for multi-cloud environments including CASB deployment and cloud security posture management.
domain: cybersecurity
subdomain: zero-trust
tags:
  - cloud-access
  - casb
  - cspm
  - multi-cloud
  - cloud-security
version: "1.0"
author: defconxt
license: AGPL-3.0
metadata:
  mitre-attack: ["T1078.004"]
  cwe: ["CWE-693"]
  tools: ["netskope", "mcas", "prisma-cloud"]
---

# Configuring Zero Trust Cloud Access

## Overview

Configure zero trust access controls for multi-cloud environments including CASB deployment and cloud security posture management.

## Prerequisites

| Tool / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| `netskope` | Security tooling |
| `mcas` | Security tooling |
| `prisma-cloud` | Security tooling |
| Isolated lab environment for testing | Environment requirement |
| Authorization and signed Rules of Engagement (RoE) | Environment requirement |
| Relevant target samples or systems acquired through authorized channels | Environment requirement |

## Quick Reference

```bash
# Initialize working environment
mkdir -p /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/{output,logs,artifacts}

# Execute primary analysis with netskope
echo "[*] Running Configuring Zero Trust Cloud Access with netskope..."

# Validate results with mcas
echo "[*] Cross-validating with mcas..."

# Generate summary report
cat /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/output/report.json
```

## Workflow

### Step 1: Preparation and Reconnaissance

```bash
# Identify target and gather initial intelligence
file ./target_sample
netskope --version 2>/dev/null || echo "Install netskope"

# Set up working directory
mkdir -p /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/{output,logs,artifacts}
```

### Step 2: Primary Analysis

```bash
# Execute primary analysis with netskope
# Refer to Quick Reference above for detailed commands
echo "[*] Running Configuring Zero Trust Cloud Access with netskope..."

# Log all operations
script -q /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/logs/session.log
```

### Step 3: Deep Investigation

```bash
# Apply mcas for secondary analysis
echo "[*] Deep investigation with mcas..."

# Cross-reference findings
diff /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/output/primary.json /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/output/secondary.json
```

### Step 4: Documentation and Reporting

```bash
# Generate structured findings report
cat <<'EOF' > /tmp/configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access/output/report.json
{
  "technique": "configuring-zero-trust-cloud-access",
  "domain": "zero-trust",
  "tools_used": ["netskope", "mcas"],
  "findings": [],
  "recommendations": []
}
EOF
```

## Detection

```yaml
title: Zero Trust Cloud Access Detection
id: 763faa58-97fe-479c-9bcf-424e3f783777
status: experimental
description: Detects suspicious activity related to configuring zero trust cloud access techniques in zero trust context
logsource:
  category: authentication
  product: windows
detection:
  selection:
    EventType: authentication
    Status: failure
  condition: selection
level: medium
tags:
  - attack.t1078.004
  - attack.lateral_movement
falsepositives:
  - Zero trust policy engine evaluating routine access requests
```


**Detection Opportunities**

| Indicator | Source | Detection Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Trust Cloud Access Detection | windows/authentication | Sigma rule (medium) |
| ATT&CK Coverage | MITRE ATT&CK | T1078.004 |

## Verification

- [ ] Environment and tools verified and operational
- [ ] Target samples acquired through authorized channels
- [ ] Primary analysis completed with findings documented
- [ ] Secondary validation performed with independent tooling
- [ ] All artifacts preserved in structured output directory
- [ ] Detection opportunities documented for blue team

## References

- [MITRE ATT&CK T1078.004](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078/004) — Related technique
- [netskope Documentation](https://netskope.org/) — Primary tooling
- [mcas Reference](https://mcas.org/) — Secondary tooling
