| name | Adverse Event Analysis (DE.AE)_adverse-event-analysis |
| description | Anomalies, indicators of compromise, and other potentially adverse events are analyzed to characterize the events and detect cybersecurity incidents |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","csf","v2.0","adverse event analysis (de-ae)","de","category"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","siem"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-778"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Adverse Event Analysis (DE.AE) Adverse Event Analysis
High-Level Description
Function: DETECT (DE)
Framework: NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0
Anomalies, indicators of compromise, and other potentially adverse events are analyzed to characterize the events and detect cybersecurity incidents
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Identify Current Profile
Determine the organization's current and target CSF profile tier for Adverse Event Analysis (DE.AE).
Step 2: Assess Outcome Achievement
# Review organizational policies and procedures
# Check for evidence that Adverse Event Analysis (DE.AE) outcome is met
# Interview stakeholders responsible for DETECT
Step 3: Map to Technical Controls
Identify which SP 800-53 controls implement this CSF outcome and verify their operating effectiveness.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud security posture | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | Policy and procedure review | Interviews and documentation |
Remediation Guide
Achieve the Adverse Event Analysis (DE.AE) Adverse Event Analysis outcome:
Anomalies, indicators of compromise, and other potentially adverse events are analyzed to characterize the events and detect cybersecurity incidents
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Adverse Event Analysis (DE.AE) Adverse Event Analysis outcome not achieved | High | DETECT Function Gap |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| CWE-778 | Insufficient Logging |
References
