Attack Vectors

Attack vectors are methods or pathways cybercriminals use to infiltrate a computer, network system, cloud environment, or SaaS application. Common vectors include compromised credentials, phishing, email attachments, malware, DDoS attacks, SQL injections, vulnerability exploits, browser-based attacks, and malicious insiders (also called insider threats). 

Each vector requires defensive strategies to mitigate the risk of threat actors gaining unauthorized access. To limit the possibilities of internal and external exploits on attack vectors, organizations should:

• Conduct regular employee training to recognize phishing attempts and understand how malicious actors behave.
• Encrypt data.
• Consistently patch OS and network vulnerabilities.
• Enforce strong password policies. 
• Use robust monitoring services to detect and prevent malware infections.