CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 58

Which of the following threat actors is the most likely to use large financial resources to attack critical systems located in other countries?

Answer options

• A. Insider
• B. Unskilled attacker
• C. Nation-state
• D. Hacktivist

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Nation-state, as these actors typically have access to substantial funding and resources to carry out sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure in other countries. In contrast, insiders may have knowledge of the systems but lack external resources, unskilled attackers generally have limited capabilities and resources, and hacktivists usually operate on a smaller scale, often driven by ideology rather than financial power.