Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
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Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations: example questions & answers
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Which threat actor is typically the most sophisticated and well-funded?
- AHacktivist collective
- BDisgruntled insider
- CNation-state / APT✓
- DUnskilled script kiddie
Answer: Nation-state actors (APTs) are highly sophisticated, well-funded, and persistent.
Which threat actor is motivated by political or social causes?
- AOrganized crime
- BHacktivist✓
- CAPT group
- DInsider
Answer: Hacktivists are driven by political or social causes rather than profit.
Which threat actor uses existing tools with little technical skill?
- AOrganized crime
- BMalicious insider
- CAPT
- DScript kiddie✓
Answer: Script kiddies use pre-built tools and exploits without deep technical understanding.