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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Establishing a documented normal state of systems and traffic to serve as a reference point for detecting anomalies and threats.
Baselining Definition: Establishing a documented normal state of systems and traffic to serve as a reference point for detecting anomalies and threats.
Baselining in cybersecurity involves establishing a known secure state of an IT environment, documenting normal patterns of network traffic, system performance, user behavior, and security configurations. This documented normal state serves as a reference point, allowing security teams to identify anomalies, deviations, or potential security incidents by comparing current system states against the established baseline. Effective baselining requires regular updates to account for legitimate changes in the environment.
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