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Which measure best characterises an advanced persistent threat?

  1. The CVSS score of the entry vulnerability
  2. The volume of data exfiltrated
  3. The number of exploits used
  4. Dwell time in the victim environment
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Answer: D. Dwell time in the victim environment

The defining features are persistence and objective, so how long they remain undetected is the telling measure.

Source: NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1 (NIST) — SP 800-30 Rev. 1 › Appendix D, Threat Sources

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