Defined term

Attack Signature

Attack Signature: A specific sequence of events indicative of an unauthorized access attempt.

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Definition

A specific sequence of events indicative of an unauthorized access attempt.

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Definition 2

A characteristic or distinctive pattern that can be searched for or that can be used in matching to previously identified attacks.

Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard

Sources

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
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