2. Utilizing Threat Data Intelligence

Question 1

Known threat

Answer 1

Threats that can be identified using basic signature or pattern matching
* Viruses
* Rootkits
* Trojans
* Botnets

Question 2

Unknown threat

Answer 2

A threat that cannot be identified using basic signature or pattern matching. These types of threats are typically called zero-day threats.

Question 3

Recycled threat

Answer 3

A type of threat in which code has been combined or modified to create a new threat less identifiable by scanning engines.

Question 4

Unknown unknowns

Answer 4

Completely new attack vectors and exploits.

Question 5

Unknown knowns

Answer 5

Risks that are documented or identified but then are disrefarded or perhaps minimized in importance.

Can also be known threats that have not discovered in our network

Question 6

Opportunistic attack

Answer 6

Attacks might be launched without sophistication or funding simply by using tools widely available on the internet

Question 7

Targeted attack

Answer 7

Attacks might use highly sophisticated tools and may be backed by a budget that can allocate resources and skilled professionals to achieve aims

Question 8

Threat actor types

Answer 8

Nation State
Organized Crime
Hacktivist