Sec+ hard memorization concepts

From which side does the threat actor operate: Nation-State

External

From which side does the threat actor operate: Unskilled Attacker

Internal/External

From which side does the threat actor operate: Hacktivist

External

From which side does the threat actor operate: Organized Crime

External

From which side does the threat actor operate: Shadow IT

Internal

What is the resource/funding level for the threat actor: Nation-State

High

What is the resource/funding level for the threat actor: Unskilled Attacker

Low

What is the resource/funding level for the threat actor: Hacktivist

Low to medium

What is the resource/funding level for the threat actor: Insider Threat

Low to high

What is the resource/funding level for the threat actor: Organized Crime

Medium to high

What is the resource/funding level for the threat actor: Shadow IT

Low to medium

What is the sophistication level for the threat actor: Nation-State

High

What is the sophistication level for the threat actor: Unskilled Attacker

Low

What is the sophistication level for the threat actor: Hacktivist

Low to medium

What is the sophistication level for the threat actor: Insider Threat

Low to high

What is the sophistication level for the threat actor: Organized Crime

Medium to high

What is the sophistication level for the threat actor: Shadow IT

Low to medium

What is the typical motivation behind the threat actors attack: Nation-State

Espionage, political/philosophical beliefs, disruption/chaos/, war

What is the typical motivation behind the threat actors attack: Unskilled Attacker

Disruption/chaos, financial gain, revenge

What is the typical motivation behind the threat actors attack: Hacktivist

Ethical beliefs, philosophical/political beliefs, disruption/chaos

What is the typical motivation behind the threat actors attack: Insider Threat

Revenge, financial gain, data exfiltration, extortion

What is the typical motivation behind the threat actors attack: Organized Crime

Financial gain, data exfiltration, extortion

What is the typical motivation behind the threat actors attack: Shadow IT

Convenience, lack of awareness of security risks, meeting specific needs