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False Positive

Definition

A false positive is a security alert that incorrectly indicates a threat or malicious activity when none actually exists, consuming analyst time and contributing to alert fatigue if not properly managed.

Related terms

SIEM Security Information and Event Management SOC Security Operations Center UEBA User and Entity Behavior Analytics MTTD Mean Time to Detect
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