Marking

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

See Security Marking. Masquerading – When an unauthorized agent claims the identity of another agent, it is said to be masquerading. SOURCE: SP 800-19 A type of threat action whereby an unauthorized entity gains access to a system or performs a malicious act by illegitimately posing as an authorized entity. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external