The Cisco Secure Firewall - Remote Access Software Usage Traffic analytic detects network traffic associated with recognized remote access software applications, which include AnyDesk, GoToMyPC, LogMeIn, and TeamViewer. By utilizing logs from Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Connection Events, this detection rule identifies suspicious activities that may indicate unauthorized remote access attempts by adversaries. This is critical since such tools are frequently exploited by attackers to maintain control over compromised systems, facilitate data exfiltration, or deploy additional malicious payloads. The detection utilizes an event-based search that tallies connection events and cross-references known applications with specified categories, providing insights into potential malicious activity.