RMM (remote monitoring and management) software refers to tools that allow IT teams to administer and monitor endpoints remotely.
Overview
RMM (remote monitoring and management) software refers to tools that allow IT teams to administer and monitor endpoints remotely. In cyber threats, attackers abuse or mimic legitimate RMM capabilities to gain persistence, move laterally, and exfiltrate data, often blending with normal network activity. This makes RMM a high-risk vector in compromise chains, emphasizing the need for strict access controls, monitoring, and segmentation to detect and stop abuse.
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