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outside( r) threat

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A person or group of persons external to an organization who are not authorized to access its assets and pose a potential risk to the organization and its assets.

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A person or group of persons external to an organization who are not authorized to access its assets and pose a potential risk to the organization and its assets.