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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification

📖 ISTQB Glossary

Official ISTQB Definition

A catalog of known cyber security attack patterns used to prevent attacks.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

CAPEC: A catalog of known attack patterns that hackers use.

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Look Closer

A standardized list of ways systems can be attacked.

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The Bottom Line

A reference for understanding how attackers exploit vulnerabilities.

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