Glossary: Network Attacks, Social Engineering and Indicators

indicator

Also written: indicators

A clue you can see, such as a log line or a slow website, that points to malicious activity. The exam gives you indicators and asks you to name the attack.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 1: Network Attacks, Part 1
Chapter 2: Network Attacks, Part 2
Chapter 3: Social Engineering, Part 1
Chapter 4: Social Engineering, Part 2
Chapter 5: Indicators of Compromise, Part 1
Chapter 6: Indicators of Compromise, Part 2

Related terms

indicator of compromise (IoC)