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Lateral Movement

The technique attackers use to move through a network after an initial compromise, seeking access to additional systems and data.

Detecting lateral movement is a core SOC responsibility — the initial breach point often isn't the real target, just the entry point toward it.

Want to actually work with Lateral Movement? This concept is covered hands-on in our SOC Analyst Training program — not just defined, but practiced.
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