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Host Isolation

The process of removing a compromised or suspicious host from the network to prevent lateral movement and further compromise while incident investigation and remediation are performed.

Quick answer: The process of removing a compromised or suspicious host from the network to prevent lateral movement and further compromise while incident investigation and remediation are performed.

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Quick answer

The process of removing a compromised or suspicious host from the network to prevent lateral movement and further compromise while incident investigation and remediation are performed.

Why it matters

Host Isolation matters because it supports clear communication in SOC contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Host Isolation?

In this glossary, Host Isolation refers to: The process of removing a compromised or suspicious host from the network to prevent lateral movement and further compromise while incident investigation and remediation are performed.

How is Host Isolation used in cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "After detecting unusual outbound traffic, the SOC ordered immediate host isolation to block potential exfiltration."

Why does Host Isolation matter in cybersecurity?

Host Isolation matters because it supports clear communication in SOC contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.

Who uses Host Isolation?

Host Isolation is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.

What category does Host Isolation belong to?

In this glossary, Host Isolation is grouped under SOC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK and published by Protermify Cybersecurity as a static cybersecurity reference page.

Definition

The process of removing a compromised or suspicious host from the network to prevent lateral movement and further compromise while incident investigation and remediation are performed.

Operational example

After detecting unusual outbound traffic, the SOC ordered immediate host isolation to block potential exfiltration.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

Category

SOC

Exam relevance

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH

Target audience

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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