Section 3.19 Threat Actor Attributes

Question 1

Catergorising threat actors

2 Most Basic Attributes of a Threat Actor

Threat Actor Attributes

Answer 1

1. Internal Threat Actors: Individuals or entities within an organization who pose a threat to its security
2. External Threat Actors: Individuals or groups outside an organization who attempt to breach its cybersecurity defenses

Question 2

Categorsing threat actors

Resources and funding available to the specific threat actor

Answer 2

Refers to the tools, skills, and personnel at the disposal of a given threat actor

Home hacker vs State hacker

Question 3

Categorsing threat actors

Level of sophistication and capability of the specific threat actor

Answer 3

Refers to their technical skill, the complexity of the tools and techniques they use, and their ability to evade detection and countermeasures