Threat agent

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Methods and things used to exploit a vulnerability Scope Note: Examples include determination, capability, motive and resources.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →

§1: An individual, group, organization, or government that conducts or has the intent to conduct detrimental activities.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: Methods and things used to exploit a vulnerability Scope Note: Examples include determination, capability, motive and resources.