Threat Actors and Vectors

Question 1

What is a script kiddy?

Answer 1

An attacker who uses another person’s script.

Question 2

What is an insider threat?

Answer 2

Someone who is within the organization, who has either permission or access to a resource. Does not take a lot of technical knowledge just access.

Question 3

What is a hacktivist?

Answer 3

A person or group of hackers that is politically motivated.

Question 4

What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)?

Answer 4

A stealthy threat actor, typically a state or state-sponsored group, which gains unauthorized access to a computer network and remains undetected for an extended period.

Question 5

Name seven different types of threat actors.

Answer 5

1) Script kiddies
2) Insider threats
3) Hacktivists
4) Advanced persistent threats (APT)
5) State actors
6) Criminal syndicates
7) Competitors

Question 6

What is Shadow I.T.?

Answer 6

People bringing in software or hardware that hinders the network or opens the network up to attack. Technology systems deployed by departments other than the central IT department.

Question 7

Name three types of hackers.

Answer 7

1) Black hat
- Bad guy
2) White hat
- Good guy
3) Grey hat
- Neutral

Question 8

Name several threat vectors.

Answer 8

1) Direct access
2) Wireless
3) Email
4) Supply chain
5) Social media
6) Removable media