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# Initial Access

The adversary is trying to get into your network

Initial Access consists of techniques that use various entry vectors to gain their initial foot hold within a network. Techniques used to gain a foothold include targeted spear phishing and exploiting weaknesses on public-facing web servers. Foot holds gained through initial access may allow for continued access, like valid accounts and use of external remote services, or may be limited-use due to changing passwords.