Threat Actor Attributes

Question 2

What are the two most basic attributes of a threat actor?

Answer 2

Internal Threat Actors and External Threat Actors

Question 3

Define Internal Threat Actors.

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Define External Threat Actors.

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What factors influence the resources and funding available to a threat actor?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What does the level of sophistication and capability of a threat actor refer to?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What term is used to classify the lowest skilled threat actors?

Answer 7

Script kiddies

Question 8

What is a Script Kiddie?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Which type of threat actors possess high levels of sophistication and capabilities?

Answer 9

Nation-state actors, Advanced Persistent Threats, and others

Question 10

What do advanced threat actors typically use?

Answer 10

Sophisticated tools and techniques