{
  "node_id": "mitre-d3fend-d3-da-dynamic-analysis",
  "title": "MITRE D3FEND D3-DA: Dynamic Analysis (Defensive Tactic - Detect -> Dynamic Analysis)",
  "domain": "Cybersecurity",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-05-25",
  "bluf": "MITRE D3FEND D3-DA (Dynamic Analysis) is a Detect defensive technique. Executing or opening a file in a synthetic \"sandbox\" environment to determine if the file is a malicious program or if the file exploits another program such as a document reader. Analyzing the interaction of a piece of code with a system while the code is being executed in a controlled environment such as a sandbox, virtual machine, or simulator. This exposes the natural behavior of the piece of code without requiring the code to be disassembled. In the D3FEND model it analyzes the document file; analyzes the executable file. It counters ATT&CK techniques T1016, T1027.001, T1027.002, T1027.004, T1036.001, T1036.003, T1037.001, T1037.002, T1037.003, T1037.004, and 28 more. Via the Center for Threat-Informed Defense mapping of the countered techniques, it supports NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls AC-02, AC-03, AC-04, AC-05, AC-06, AC-10, AC-16, AC-17.",
  "paywall": {
    "status": "LOCKED",
    "unlock_cost_usd": "0.01",
    "skyfire_id": "41779894-ece2-4163-9761-b3b1b76e19b0"
  },
  "crosswalks": {
    "_available_keys": [
      "nist_framework",
      "iso_standard",
      "industry_mapping",
      "mitre_d3fend"
    ],
    "_note": "Full crosswalk values included in vault response"
  },
  "dependencies": [
    "mitre-attack-t1016-system-network-configuration-discovery",
    "mitre-attack-t1027-001-binary-padding",
    "mitre-attack-t1027-002-software-packing",
    "nist-cybersecurity-framework-2-0",
    "nist-sp-800-53-r5",
    "iso-27001-2022"
  ],
  "primary_citations_count": 7
}