Rootkit
Malicious software designed to hide the existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of detection and enable continued privileged access to a computer. Rootkits operate at the operating system level.
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What is Rootkit?
Malicious software designed to hide the existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of detection and enable continued privileged access to a computer. Rootkits operate at the operating system level.
Why is Rootkit important for compliance?
Rootkit is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding rootkit helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform covers this concept across 692 frameworks with 819,000+ control mappings.
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