attack vector
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A path or means by which an attacker can gain access to a system for malicious purposes.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
The path or method an attacker uses to reach their target.
Look Closer
How a hacker gets into or exploits a system.
The Bottom Line
The route of attack - network, email, USB, social engineering, etc.
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