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Custom attacks with multiple comparisons

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In case of Trellix IPS Custom Attacks, you can use multiple conditions and/or comparisons within a single attack definition to increase your confidence in detecting an unknown attack. There are many configuration possibilities; the procedure that follows details the following scenario:

  • One signature with two conditions. Both conditions must be met before an alert is generated.

  • The first condition has a single comparison.

  • The second condition employs an OR comparison; that is, either of the two comparisons in the condition signifies a positive match.

You can use various comparison methods within a condition. For example, if you employ two comparisons within a condition, one comparison can be a string match, while the second can be a fixed field check.

To create the Trellix IPS Custom Attack definition:

  • Open the Custom Attack Editor.

Select Policy → <Admin Domain Name> → Intrusion Prevention → Policy Types → IPS. Click Custom Attacks