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threat actor

Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

Actor

Definitions:

  An individual or a group posing a threat.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-150 under Threat Actor

  See threat actor.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-150 under Actor

  The source of risk that can result in harmful impact.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-221

  The instigators of risks with the capability to do harm.
Sources:
NISTIR 8286 under Threat Actor