Chapter 1
General Security Concepts
Course: Comptia Security Sy0 701
Subject: Comptia Security Sy0 701.,
Chapter: Threats Vulnerabilities And Mitigations 5514 10404
Lesson 1: Threat Actors & Motivations
In this lesson, we will explore the various types of threat actors who pose risks to the security of information systems. These actors can range from individuals with limited technical knowledge to sophisticated organizations with significant resources. We will also examine the motivations behind these attacks, such as financial gain, ideology, or espionage, to better understand their goals and how they operate.
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Identify and describe different types of threat actors, including nation-states, insiders, hacktivists, and organized crime.
- Understand the motivations behind attacks, such as data exfiltration, espionage, financial gain, revenge, and ideology.
- Recognize the impact that each type of threat actor can have on an organization’s security posture.