Domain 1.3 - Explain threat actor types and attributes.

Question 1

Script Kiddies

Answer 1

Low skilled “hackers” just following instruction from YouTube or using automated tools downloaded form the internet.

Question 2

Hacktivist

Answer 2

Hack for a cause and DO NOT want to get caught.

Question 3

Suicide Hacker

Answer 3

Hacktivist that does not care if they are caught. They are willing to go to jail for what they believe in.

Question 4

Organized Crime

Answer 4

“For-Profit” hackers

Question 5

Nation States

Answer 5

Funded by a government. Use Advanced techniques, and HIGHLY skilled.

Question 6

Advanced Persistent Threat

Answer 6

They will get in. Keep trying over and over until they succeed.

Question 7

Insider

Answer 7

Biggest threat. More than likely a disgruntled employee. They already have some access and familiarity with your network.

Question 8

Competitors

Answer 8

Corporate espionage is a widely known, but little discussed, problem.
Companies engage in the practice in an effort to get trade secrets.

Question 9

When considering following goals; 1- Exposing information 2- Changing or defacing information 3- Denying access to services. Which threat Actor would they apply to?

A. Script Kiddie
B. Insider
C. Hacktivist
D. APT

Answer 9

C. Hacktivist