CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #114
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #114: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: APT. An Advanced Persistent Threat is a threat with unusually high technical and operational sophistication. APTs can be difficult to detect and defend against, as the attackers often use sophisticated techniques to evade detection, and to remain stealthy for extended periods of time.
Question
Which of these terms refers to threats with unusually high technical and operational sophistication, spanning months or even years?
Options
- APing of death
- BAPT
- CRootkit
- DSide-channel
Explanation
An Advanced Persistent Threat is a threat with unusually high technical and operational sophistication. APTs can be difficult to detect and defend against, as the attackers often use sophisticated techniques to evade detection, and to remain stealthy for extended periods of time. APTs are typically carried out by highly skilled and well-funded attackers (such as nation-state actors or well-organized criminal groups), and often target specific organizations or individuals with the goal of stealing sensitive information or disrupting operations (see ISC2 Study Guide, chapter 4, module 2). The other options listed above are all related to different types of cyber threats, but are not typically associated with APTs. Rootkits are a type of malware designed to conceal the presence of other malicious software on a system, while a ping of death is a type of denial of service (DoS) attack which involves sending a maliciously large ping packet to a target system, in an attempt to overwhelm it. Side-channel attacks exploit information leaked through non-traditional channels (such as power consumption, electromagnetic emissions, or physical timing), in order to gain access to sensitive information or perform other malicious actions.
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