Glossary

Active Directory Microsoft’s Active Directory (AD) is a centralized directory framework for the administration of network devices and users, including user identity management and authentication services. AD utilizes the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) along with domain and authentication services.

Advanced Persistent Threat The Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) refers to a class of cyber threat designed to infiltrate a network, remain persistent through evasion and propagation techniques. APTs are typically used to establish and maintain an external command and control channel through which the attacker can continuously exfiltrate data.

Anti-virus Anti-virus (AV) systems inspect network and/or file content for indications ...

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