THREAT‑WATCH
Glossary
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
A sophisticated, well-resourced attacker that establishes long-term, stealthy access to a target rather than a quick smash-and-grab.
APTs are typically associated with nation-state or highly organized criminal groups pursuing specific, high-value targets over extended periods, sometimes months or years. Rather than triggering obvious alarms, APT activity is designed to blend in with normal traffic, making early detection through behavioral correlation far more valuable than relying on signature-based tools alone.