Threat Actor Attributes

Question 1

Internal Threat Actors

Answer 1

Individuals or entities within an organization who pose a threat to its security

Question 2

External Threat Actors

Answer 2

Individuals or groups outside an organization who attempt to breach its cybersecurity defenses

Question 3

Resources and funding

Answer 3

Tools, skills, and personnel at the disposal of a given threat actor

Question 4

Level of sophistication and capability of the specific threat actor

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Script Kiddie

Answer 5

Individual with limited technical knowledge and uses pre-made software or scripts to exploit computer systems and networks

Question 6

Nation-state actors, Advanced Persistent Threats, and others

Answer 6

Have high levels of sophistication & capabilities and possess advanced technical skills and tools