CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
Which type of threat actor is characterized by having significant resources, advanced skills, and often state-sponsored objectives?
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Why each option matters
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Nation-state APTs
Nation-state Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are sophisticated, well-funded, and often state-sponsored.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Script kiddies
Why it's wrong here
Script kiddies use pre-built tools with low sophistication.
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Organized crime
Why it's wrong here
Organized crime is financially motivated but may lack state resources.
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Nation-state APTs
Why this is correct
Nation-state APTs are highly resourced and state-backed.
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Hacktivists
Why it's wrong here
Hacktivists are motivated by ideology, not necessarily state-sponsored.
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