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Threat agent

nounid 4418·updated May 9, 2026
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Methods and things used to exploit a vulnerability Scope Note: Examples include determination, capability, motive and resources.

MWE

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Threat agents
possessive
Threat agent's
pluralpossessive
Threat agents'

Framework definitions

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

Outgoing relationships

related

Incoming relationships

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