CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) — Question 124

An individual has been hired by an organization after passing a background check. The individual has been passing information to a competitor over a period of time. Which of the following classifications BEST describes the individual?

Answer options

• A. APT
• B. Insider threat
• C. Script kiddie
• D. Hacktivist

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Insider threat' because the individual is an employee who has access to sensitive information and is misusing that access to harm the organization. 'APT' refers to advanced persistent threats typically involving coordinated attacks, while 'Script kiddie' describes inexperienced hackers using existing tools, and 'Hacktivist' refers to individuals using hacking for political purposes, none of which accurately characterize the scenario.