20. Understanding Threat Actors in Cybersecurity

What is a threat actor?

• A software used for security

• An entity causing events that affect security

• A person who performs in a play

• A type of firewall

Why is it important to identify the threat actor in an attack?

• To understand the attack's purpose and goal

• To know the exact time of the attack

• To find out the attacker's favorite color

• To determine the weather conditions during the attack

What is a common characteristic of nation-state threat actors?

• No access to technology

• Lack of motivation

• High level of sophistication

• Limited resources

What is a key difference between nation-state actors and unskilled attackers?

• Unskilled attackers are highly sophisticated

• Nation-state actors lack motivation

• Unskilled attackers have more resources

• Nation-state actors have more resources

What motivates hacktivists?

• Financial gain

• Political or philosophical reasons

• Lack of resources

• Desire to build new tools

Why are insider threats particularly challenging to manage?

• They have no access to internal resources

• They are motivated by external factors

• They know the organization's weaknesses

• They lack any technical skills

What is the primary motivation for organized crime in cybersecurity?

• Revenge

• Philosophical beliefs

• Financial profit

• Political influence

What is a significant risk posed by shadow IT?

• They follow all IT department rules

• They have unlimited budgets

• They have extensive IT knowledge

• They operate without proper security measures