signature
nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026
A recognizable, distinguishing pattern associated with an attack, such as a binary string in a virus or a particular set of keystrokes used to gain unauthorized access to a system.
Framework senses
- §1
- A Signature is a distinct pattern in network traffic that can be identified to a specific tool or exploit.
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
- §1 · extended_definition_available
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern.
- §1
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern associated with an attack, such as a binary string in a virus or a particular set of keystrokes used to gain unauthorized access to a system.
- §1
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern associated with an attack, such as a binary string in a virus or a particular set of keystrokes used to gain unauthorized access to a system.
- §1
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern associated with an attack, such as a binary string in a virus or a particular set of keystrokes used to gain unauthorized access to a system.
- §2 · sense_2_pending_review
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern. See also Attack Signature or Digital Signature.
- §1
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern. See also Attack Signature or Digital Signature.
- §1
- A recognizable, distinguishing pattern associated with an attack, such as a binary string in a virus or a particular set of keystrokes used to gain unauthorized access to a system.
- §1
- a distinguishing style
- §2
- a sheet with several pages printed on it
- §3
- your name written in your own handwriting
- §4
- the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key
- §5
- a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program