Initial Access, Tactic TA0001 - Enterprise | MITRE ATT&CK®

Initial Access consists of techniques that use various entry vectors to gain their initial foothold within a network. Techniques used to gain a foothold include targeted spearphishing and exploiting weaknesses on public-facing web servers. Footholds gained through initial access may allow for continued access, like valid accounts and use of external remote services, or may be limited-use due to changing passwords.

Initial Access, Tactic TA0001 - Enterprise | MITRE ATT&CK® ATT&CKcon 7.0 is coming October 27-28, 2026. Learn more about ATT&CKcon 7.0 . Home Tactics Enterprise Initial Access Initial Access The adversary is trying to get into your network. Initial Access consists of techniques that use various entry vectors to gain their initial foothold within a network. Techniques used to gain a foothold include targeted spearphishing and exploiting weaknesses on public-facing web servers. Footholds gained through initial access may allow for continued access, like valid accounts and use of external rem

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