Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) — Question 90
A security incident occurred with the potential of impacting business services. Who performs the attack?
Answer options
- A. threat actor
- B. malware author
- C. direct competitor
- D. bug bounty hunter
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A, as a threat actor is an individual or group that initiates an attack with malicious intent. The other options, such as a malware author, may create harmful software but do not directly execute attacks, while a direct competitor may not be involved in malicious acts, and a bug bounty hunter is typically engaged to find vulnerabilities in a legal manner.