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MENACE PERSISTANTE EVOLUEE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- advanced persistent threat
1, record 1, English, advanced%20persistent%20threat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- APT 2, record 1, English, APT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of stealthy and continuous computer hacking processes, often orchestrated by humans targeting a specific entity. 3, record 1, English, - advanced%20persistent%20threat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
APT processes require [a] high degree of covertness over a long period of time. The advanced process signifies sophisticated techniques using malware to exploit vulnerabilities in systems. The persistent process suggests that an external command and control is continuously monitoring and extracting data from a specific target. The threat process indicates human involvement in orchestrating the attack. 3, record 1, English, - advanced%20persistent%20threat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- menace persistante avancée
1, record 1, French, menace%20persistante%20avanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MPA 2, record 1, French, MPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- menace persistante évoluée 3, record 1, French, menace%20persistante%20%C3%A9volu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les milliers de cyberattaques qui se produisent chaque jour, les plus sévères sont les menaces persistantes évoluées, des intrusions sur plusieurs niveaux, souvent silencieuses et lancées par des adversaires déterminés disposant de financements importants. Ces attaques sont dirigées contre des cibles de haut niveau, soigneusement sélectionnées, comme des infrastructures sensibles ou des plates-formes multi-utilisateurs qui dépendent lourdement d'Internet pour fournir leurs services. 3, record 1, French, - menace%20persistante%20avanc%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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