From the course: Ethical Hacking: System Hacking
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Defend against persistence attacks
From the course: Ethical Hacking: System Hacking
Defend against persistence attacks
- [Instructor] When a malicious actor remains in a system undetected, this is called an advanced persistent threat, and it's extremely dangerous. In this segment, we'll learn steps we can take to defend against a persistence attack before grave damage is done. An advanced persistent threat is a long-term, targeted and stealthy presence in a network that has a goal of stealing data or disrupting services. Defending against persistence attacks requires a combination of proactive measures, robust security practices, and ongoing monitoring. Let's talk about some key strategies to help defend against persistence attacks. System hardening involves reducing vulnerabilities to protect against unauthorized access or attacks on a system. You'll want to regularly audit and harden systems by disabling unnecessary services and unused applications. Apply security configurations based on industry best practices and security standards. Patch and update operating systems, applications, and firmware…
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