Advanced Persistent Threat
What is Advanced Persistent Threat?
A prolonged and targeted cyber attack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period. APTs typically target high-value organisations such as governments and large enterprises.
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What the standards actually require on advanced persistent threat
Requirements naming advanced persistent threat across 2 standards, quoted from the control text.
Provide awareness training upon initial hire, annually, and when system changes occur, focused on recognizing and responding to threats from social engineering, APT, and supply chain attacks.
3.2.1e · Provide Awareness Training on Advanced Persistent Threat →Email is securely managed and protected against advanced persistent threats that typically use zero-day malware and viruses.
saudi-nca-ecc::2-4-3-4 · 2-4-3-4 Email protection against APTs and zero-day malware →Questions people ask about advanced persistent threat
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