Nation-state Actor

Question 1

What is a nation-state actor?

Answer 1

Groups or individuals that are sponsored by a government to conduct cyber operations against other nations, organizations, or individuals

Nation-state actors possess advanced technical skills and extensive resources.

Question 2

What is a false flag attack?

Answer 2

An attack that is orchestrated in such a way that it appears to originate from a different source or group than the actual perpetrators

The intent is to mislead investigators and attribute the attack to someone else.

Question 3

What are some techniques employed by nation-state actors?

Answer 3

Nation-state actors employ a variety of techniques such as:
* Creating custom malware
* Using zero-day exploits
* Becoming an advanced persistent threats

Question 4

Define Advanced Persistent Threat (APT).

Answer 4

A prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period

APTs are often sponsored by a nation-state or its proxies, like organized cybercrime groups.

Question 5

What was the original use of the term Advanced Persistent Threat?

Answer 5

The term was used synonymously with a nation-state actor because of their long-term persistence and stealth.

Question 6

What motivates a nation-state actor?

Answer 6

Nation-state actors are motivated to achieve their long-term strategic goals and are not seeking financial gain.

Question 7

True or False: Nation-state actors seek financial gain.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Nation-state actors conduct _______ operations against other nations.

Answer 8

[cyber]