Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are a type of cyber attack that is characterized by persistence, stealth, and sophistication. APTs are typically carried out by nation-states, criminal organizations, and other highly skilled attackers, who use a combination of tools, techniques, and social engineering tactics to infiltrate and compromise a target's network.

Cybersecurity incident response planning is an essential component of any organization's overall security strategy. It is the process of preparing for and responding to a cyber attack or data breach in order to minimize the damage and get the organization back to normal operations as quickly as possible.