Mock Attack

Definitions

1. A simulated attack scenario used for training, tabletop exercises, or controlled validation of detection and response capabilities without the full risk of a real adversary engagement. Mock attacks help teams practice decision-making, communication, and technical workflows under pressure.

   In plain English: A practice attack used to test security readiness.

   Example: "The SOC ran a mock attack against the staging tenant to rehearse ransomware containment before the annual audit."

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