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The technique that involves examining a single packet for malicious patterns is atomic-signature-based analysis. This method focuses on identifying specific signatures or patterns within individual packets rather than analyzing broader traffic patterns or complex behaviors. In this context, "atomic" refers to the fundamental or smallest unit of data, allowing security tools to detect known threats by recognizing precise characteristics or sequences that signify malicious intent.

This approach is particularly effective for identifying well-documented and understood threats, as it utilizes a predefined set of signatures to quickly and efficiently determine whether a packet is suspect. By concentrating on discrete data segments, atomic-signature-based analysis can facilitate rapid responses to threats and minimize the chances of false positives that may arise from more complex analyses.

In contrast, other techniques such as composite-signature-based analysis would involve more complex combinations of patterns and signatures, while statistical signature analysis and traffic pattern analysis would look at trends and behaviors over time rather than focusing on single packets. This distinction makes atomic-signature-based analysis a critical tool for real-time threat detection in network defense.