CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-583
CAPEC-583: Disabling Network Hardware
In this attack pattern, an adversary physically disables networking hardware by powering it down or disconnecting critical equipment. Disabling or shutting off critical system resources prevents them from performing their service as intended, which can have direct and indirect consequences on other systems. This attack pattern is considerably less technical than the selective blocking used in most obstruction attacks.
Extended Description
No Extended Description.
Mitigations
Ensure rigorous physical defensive measures to keep the adversary from accessing critical systems..
Relationships with other CAPECs
CAPEC-582: Route Disabling
Prerequisites
The adversary requires physical access to the targeted communications equipment (networking devices, cables, etc.), which may be spread over a wide area.
Related Weaknesses
No related Weaknesses found.
