Which of the following groups represents the most likely source of an asset loss through the inappropriate use of computers?

The correct answer is D. Employees. Employees represent the greatest internal threat to an organization's information assets. They have authorized access to systems, data, and physical facilities, making them uniquely positioned to cause loss - whether through malicious intent (insider threats), negligence…

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AHackers
BVisitors
CCustomers
DEmployees

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C
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D
95% (19)

Explanation

Employees represent the greatest internal threat to an organization's information assets. They have authorized access to systems, data, and physical facilities, making them uniquely positioned to cause loss - whether through malicious intent (insider threats), negligence, accidental misuse, or policy violations. Studies and security frameworks consistently identify insiders as the most frequent and costly source of security incidents. Hackers are external threats and while significant, they typically face more barriers to access. Visitors and customers have limited or controlled access to systems, making them a lower-probability source of asset loss through computer misuse.

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#Insider Threat#Risk Management#Threat Actors#Asset Protection

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