CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #315
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #315: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: To gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and maintain a long-term presence in the target. The primary goal of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and maintain a long-term presence in the target network (see ISC2 Study Guide, Module 2, under Types of Threats). APT attacks are usually conducted by a group of skille
Question
What is the primary goal of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack?
Options
- ATo exploit vulnerabilities in web applications for financial gain
- BTo disrupt network services and cause downtime
- CTo gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and maintain a long-term presence in the target
- DTo spread quickly and infect as many systems as possible
Explanation
The primary goal of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attack is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and maintain a long-term presence in the target network (see ISC2 Study Guide, Module 2, under Types of Threats). APT attacks are usually conducted by a group of skilled hackers who can gain access to the target network and remain undetected for an extended period. The other options are not the primary goals of an APT attack. Disrupting network services and causing downtime is a type of Denial of Service attack while spreading quickly and infecting as many systems as possible is a type of virus or malware attack. Exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications for financial gain is a type of cybercrime.
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