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Threat vector

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

The path or route used by the adversary to gain access to the target

MWEISACA Cybersecurity Glossary

Senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms

The method a threat uses to get to the target.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Threat vectors
possessive
Threat vector's
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Threat vectors'