Indicator of Attack (IoAs)
A proactive, real-time behavioral indicator, like suspicious admin activity, abnormal user behavior, or privilege escalation, that reveals an attack is in progress.
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Indicator of Compromise (IoCs)
A digital clue that helps security teams detect, investigate, and respond to malicious activity that has already taken place on a network or endpoint. Clues include a suspicious IP address, file hash, or unusual inbound and outbound network traffic.