Definition(s)
Attack Method
Manner and means, including the weapon and delivery method, a threat may use to cause harm on a target.
Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Attack Method
Manner and means, including the weapon and delivery method, an adversary may use to cause harm on a target.
Sample Usage: Analysts have identified weaponization of an aircraft as an attack method that terrorists may use.
Annotation: Attack method and attack mode are synonymous.
Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance
Attack Method
The manner or technique and means an adversary may use in an assault on information or an information system.
Adapted from: DHS Risk Lexicon, NCSD Glossary
Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards
Attack Method
The steps that an adversary takes or may take to plan, prepare for, and execute an attack.
Adapted from: DHS Risk Lexicon, NCSD Glossary
Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards