Foothold
Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 2: Securing Spaces
A first point of access on a target's computer, gained during the initial access phase.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 2.1.C.3
Why it matters in Unit 2
Everything after initial access builds on the foothold.
Example
A phished password that lets the adversary log in to one laptop.
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