Campaign
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) — Long-Term, Coordinated Cyber Operations
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) refers to a highly capable and well-resourced threat actor that conducts prolonged, targeted cyber operations. This SECMONS glossary entry explains what defines an APT, how APT campaigns operate, and how defenders should assess APT-level risk.
Campaign — Coordinated Malicious Activity Conducted Over Time
A Campaign is a coordinated series of malicious activities conducted by a threat actor to achieve strategic objectives. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how campaigns are structured, how they are tracked, and why campaign analysis is central to cybersecurity intelligence.