Hacker
nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026
Unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
Framework senses
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
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- An unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
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- An individual who attempts to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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- An individual who attempts to break into a computer without authorization.
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- Unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
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- Unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
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- Technically sophisticated computer enthusiast who uses his or her knowledge and means to gain unauthorized access to protected resources.
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- Unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.