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INDICATOR COMPROMISE [1 record]

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Record 1 2026-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • National and International Security
CONT

During a cybersecurity incident, indicators of compromise (IoC) are clues and evidence of a data breach. These digital breadcrumbs can reveal not just that an attack has occurred, but often, what tools were used in the attack and who’s behind them.

OBS

indicator of compromise; IoC; IOC : designations usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • indicators of compromise

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
CONT

Les indicateurs de compromission (IOC) en cybersécurité désignent les indices ou les preuves d'intrusion ou d'attaque dans [un] réseau ou [un] système. [...] les indicateurs de compromission sont évalués après une attaque et permettent de mieux comprendre [un] incident.

OBS

Par exemple, les IOC peuvent être un comportement inhabituel du trafic réseau, une installation non sollicitée d'un logiciel, la connexion d'un utilisateur depuis un endroit anormal, et un grand nombre de demandes visant un même fichier.

OBS

indicateur de compromission; IdC; IOC : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • indicateurs de compromission

Spanish

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