Lesson 42: Advanced Persistent Threats

APTs are long-term, targeted attacks often conducted by organized groups or nation-states. They aim to steal sensitive data or disrupt operations.

Example:
An APT targets a government organization over months, using spear-phishing and malware to extract confidential files.

Defense involves network monitoring, threat intelligence, user education, and incident response planning.

Exercise: Map a potential APT scenario for a small organization and list mitigation steps.