Cybersecurity Unit 1 Review (Threat Actors, CIA Triad)

Who are considered threat actors?

• Groups of people who pose a threat to the security of software, data, or an organization’s well-being.

• Individuals who create software for businesses.

• Organizations that provide cybersecurity training.

• Companies that develop antivirus software.

What drives threat actors?

• A desire to help organizations improve their security.

• A range of motivations.

• The need to develop new software.

• The goal of creating educational content.

How are threat actors characterized?

• Based on their level of skill and potential ability to cause damage to a business, organization, or government.

• By their ability to create new software.

• By their contributions to cybersecurity education.

• Based on their collaboration with security agencies.

Which of the following is NOT a type of threat actor?

• Script Kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Organized criminals

• Software developers

What term is used to describe individuals who use hacking techniques for political or social purposes?

• Script Kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Organized criminals

• Competitors

Which type of threat actor is typically associated with government-sponsored cyber attacks?

• Script Kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Nation states/APT

• Competitors

Who are individuals within an organization that pose a security threat?

• Script Kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Insider threats

• Competitors

Which type of threat actor is primarily motivated by financial gain through illegal activities?

• Script Kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Organized criminals

• Shadow IT

What is a characteristic of Script Kiddies?

• Highly skilled attackers

• Least sophisticated group with little expertise or knowledge

• Developers of new hacking tools

• Focused on ethical hacking

What do Script Kiddies rely on for their activities?

• Their own developed tools

• Tools created by others

• Advanced programming skills

• Ethical hacking guidelines