TERM

attack signature

A characteristic or distinctive pattern that can be searched for or that can be used in matching to previously identified attacks.

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Senses

Sense 1

A characteristic or distinctive pattern that can be searched for or that can be used in matching to previously identified attacks. An automated set of rules for identifying a potential threat (such as an exploit or the presence of an attacker tool) and possible responses to that threat.

A characteristic or distinctive pattern that can be searched for or that can be used in matching to previously identified attacks.

An automated set of rules for identifying a potential threat (such as an exploit or the presence of an attacker tool) and possible responses to that threat.

NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary

Bibliography

NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary
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NICCS glossary export (CSV)
https://niccs.cisa.gov/rest/vocab/export-csv
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Source: NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary (niccs.cisa.gov).