An advanced persistent threat is an attack in which the attackers bypass an organization’s security posture and remain undetected in the systems or network. Advanced persistent threats have recently been responsible for the high-profile security breach incidents that have caused organizations a substantial financial or reputational loss. These threats are increasingly becoming common nowadays.
The advanced persistent threats can be prevented by establishing proper access & administration control. Regular penetration testing exercises and employee awareness campaigns can also mitigate the risks. To detect advanced persistent threat requires a dedicated incidence response team with skilled threat hunters who can uncover them through monitoring the network and user behavior.
