Learn in the textbookReporting Systems and Public Support Organizations
DefinitionJ-CRAT (Cyber Rescue and Advice Team against targeted attack of Japan) is an IPA activity that takes consultations from organizations hit by targeted attacks and helps them limit the spread of damage and break the chain of attacks.
ExplanationA targeted attack aims at a specific organization and tries to break in through means such as emails disguised as business correspondence. J-CRAT analyzes the situation and gives advice when consulted, and when needed it goes on site to support the investigation.
AnalogyIt is like calling in an expert about a leak at home: the expert finds the cause and advises on repairs, but the homeowner decides how to fix it.
Memory hookCRAT stands for Cyber Rescue and Advice Team, a team for rescue and advice.