Masqueraders: Individuals who pretend to be another user or entity to gain unauthorized access to systems or data. They might employ a range of techniques, from simple password guessing to sophisticated social engineering, in order to mislead systems or people into granting them access. Masquerading is a significant threat to both the integrity and confidentiality of data.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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