CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 364

In a lessons learned report, it is suspected that a well-organized, well-funded, and extremely sophisticated group of attackers may have been responsible for a breach at a nuclear facility.
Which of the following describes the type of actors that may have been implicated?

Answer options

• A. Nation state
• B. Hacktivist
• C. Insider
• D. Competitor

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Nation state, as such sophisticated attacks are typically carried out by state-sponsored groups with significant resources. Other options like Hacktivist, Insider, and Competitor do not usually have the same level of funding and organization as a nation-state actor, making them less likely culprits in this context.