# MITRE MCP Beginner's Guide

Welcome to the MITRE MCP Beginner's Guide! This guide is designed to help you get started with understanding and using MITRE ATT&CK concepts through simple, everyday language and practical examples.

## 🌟 Getting Started

### What is MITRE MCP Server?

MITRE MCP Server (mitre-mcp v0.2.1) is a high-quality, well-tested tool that brings the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base to your AI assistant. It's built with:

- **114 comprehensive tests** ensuring reliability
- **Pre-commit quality checks** for code safety
- **66% code coverage** with continuous improvement
- **Support for Python 3.10-3.14** across multiple platforms

### What is MITRE ATT&CK?

MITRE ATT&CK is a knowledge base of cyber adversary behavior that helps security teams understand and defend against cyber threats.

### Quick Installation

```bash
# Install from PyPI
pip install mitre-mcp

# Or install with development tools
pip install "mitre-mcp[dev]"

# Verify installation
mitre-mcp --help
```

### Configuring with Claude Desktop

Add this to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mitreattack": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "mitre_mcp.mitre_mcp_server"]
    }
  }
}
```

### How to Use This Guide

1. Copy the example prompts
2. Paste them into Claude Desktop
3. Replace any text in [brackets] with your own information

## 🔍 Basic Information Lookup

### 1. Learn About Common Attacks

**Prompt:** "Explain what [technique name] is in simple terms"
_Example: "Explain what 'Spearphishing Attachment' is in simple terms"_

**Prompt:** "Show me real-world examples of [threat group] attacks"
_Example: "Show me real-world examples of APT29 attacks"_

### 2. Understand Attack Stages

**Prompt:** "What are the common first steps attackers take in a cyber attack?"

**Prompt:** "Show me techniques attackers use to stay hidden in a system"

## 🛡️ Protecting Your Systems

### 3. Check Your Defenses

**Prompt:** "What security controls can protect against [technique]?"
_Example: "What security controls can protect against password spraying?"_

**Prompt:** "How can I detect if someone is trying to [specific attack]?"
_Example: "How can I detect if someone is trying to brute force my passwords?"_

### 4. Security Best Practices

**Prompt:** "What are the top 5 security practices to prevent [type of attack]?"
_Example: "What are the top 5 security practices to prevent ransomware?"_

## 🔎 Investigating Security Issues

### 5. Understand Alerts

**Prompt:** "I got an alert about [suspicious activity]. What could it mean?"
_Example: "I got an alert about unusual PowerShell activity. What could it mean?"_

### 6. Incident Response

**Prompt:** "What should I do if I suspect a [type of attack]?"
_Example: "What should I do if I suspect a phishing attack?"_

## 📊 Security Awareness

### 7. Learn About Current Threats

**Prompt:** "What are the latest cybersecurity threats I should know about?"

**Prompt:** "Show me recent attacks targeting [industry/technology]"
_Example: "Show me recent attacks targeting healthcare organizations"_

### 8. Security Training Topics

**Prompt:** "What security topics should I train my team about?"

## 🛠️ Practical Examples

### 9. For System Administrators

**Prompt:** "What are the most important security logs I should be monitoring?"

**Prompt:** "How can I secure [specific service]?"
_Example: "How can I secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?"_

### 10. For Developers

**Prompt:** "What are common security mistakes in [programming language]?"
_Example: "What are common security mistakes in Python?"_

## 🤔 Don't Know Where to Start?

Try these simple starter questions:

- "What are the most common cyber attacks I should be worried about?"
- "How can I check if my organization is vulnerable to common attacks?"
- "What's the difference between a virus, worm, and trojan?"
- "How can I create strong passwords that are easy to remember?"
- "What should I do if I clicked on a suspicious link?"

## 📚 Learning Resources

- "Explain MITRE ATT&CK like I'm new to cybersecurity"
- "Show me a simple breakdown of the cyber kill chain"
- "What are some free security tools I can use to protect myself?"

## 💡 Tips for Better Results

1. Be specific with your questions
2. Ask for explanations in simple terms if needed
3. Request real-world examples for better understanding
4. Don't hesitate to ask follow-up questions

Remember: There's no such thing as a silly question when it comes to cybersecurity!
