CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 599

Joe, an employee, knows he is going to be fired in three days. Which of the following is Joe?

Answer options

• A. An insider threat
• B. A competitor
• C. A hacktivist
• D. A state actor

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Joe is classified as an insider threat because he is an employee with access to company resources who may pose a risk due to his impending termination. The other options do not accurately describe his situation; a competitor is an external entity, a hacktivist typically operates with a political agenda, and a state actor represents a government entity, none of which apply here.