Certified In Cybersecurity CC · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 49
What does the acronym APT stand for?
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A
Advanced Persistent Threat
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B
Attack Prevention Technology
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C
Advanced Protocol Tracking
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D
Automated Persistent Threat
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The acronym APT stands for Advanced Persistent Threat. An APT is a long-term attack, targeted against one or more specific entities, often carried out by a well-resourced attacker such as a nation-state or organized crime group (see ISC2 Study Guide, Domain 4). The goal of an APT is usually to steal, spy, or disrupt the target's activities.
The other options do not properly define an APT. Attack Prevention Technology, Automated Persistent Threat, and Advanced Protocol Tracking are not recognized terms in cybersecurity.
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