What is Phishing?
Phishing is the most common initial access vector in data breaches. Attackers impersonate trusted entities — banks, IT departments, or cloud providers. Variants include spear phishing (targeted), vishing (voice), and smishing (SMS). Employee awareness training and email filtering are primary defenses.
Understanding this concept is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture. In the context of modern cyber threats, phishing represents a significant area of focus for security professionals and organizations alike.
Related Terms
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
A sophisticated, targeted cyberattack in which an attacker gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period.
Asset Discovery
The process of identifying all hardware and software devices within an organization's network environment.
