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Alerte d’escalade de privilèges

The process of generating real-time alerts whenever a user or process attempts to gain higher-level access than authorized, often indicating a potential compromise, as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 AC-6 and MITRE ATT&CK T1068.

Quick answer: The process of generating real-time alerts whenever a user or process attempts to gain higher-level access than authorized, often indicating a potential compromise, as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 AC-6 and MITRE ATT&CK T1068.

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Quick answer

The process of generating real-time alerts whenever a user or process attempts to gain higher-level access than authorized, often indicating a potential compromise, as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 AC-6 and MITRE ATT&CK T1068.

Why it matters

Alerte d’escalade de privilèges matters because it supports clear communication in Network Security 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Alerte d’escalade de privilèges?

In this glossary, Alerte d’escalade de privilèges refers to: The process of generating real-time alerts whenever a user or process attempts to gain higher-level access than authorized, often indicating a potential compromise, as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 AC-6 and MITRE ATT&CK T1068.

How is Alerte d’escalade de privilèges used in cybersecurity?

In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le SOC a reçu une alerte d’escalade de privilèges après qu’un utilisateur ait tenté d’exécuter PowerShell en tant qu’administrateur sur un serveur critique."

Why does Alerte d’escalade de privilèges matter in cybersecurity?

Alerte d’escalade de privilèges matters because it supports clear communication in Network Security 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 Alerte d’escalade de privilèges?

Alerte d’escalade de privilèges is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.

What category does Alerte d’escalade de privilèges belong to?

In this glossary, Alerte d’escalade de privilèges is grouped under Network Security. 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 generating real-time alerts whenever a user or process attempts to gain higher-level access than authorized, often indicating a potential compromise, as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 AC-6 and MITRE ATT&CK T1068.

Operational example

SOC received a privilege escalation alert after a user attempted to run PowerShell as administrator on a critical server.

Localized term

Alerte d’escalade de privilèges

Localized example

Le SOC a reçu une alerte d’escalade de privilèges après qu’un utilisateur ait tenté d’exécuter PowerShell en tant qu’administrateur sur un serveur critique.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

Category

Network Security

Exam relevance

  • CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH

Target audience

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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