Lateral Movement
Techniques used by attackers to move through a network after gaining initial access, in search of valuable targets.
What is Lateral Movement?
What is Lateral Movement?
After an attacker gains initial access to one system, lateral movement refers to their techniques for spreading to other systems within the network. Methods include exploiting trust relationships, using stolen credentials, exploiting internal vulnerabilities, and abusing remote access tools. Network segmentation, strong authentication, monitoring for anomalous internal traffic, and the principle of least privilege are key defenses against lateral movement.
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