An employee decides to take malicious action against an organization after being passed over for a promotion. Which of the following threats does the employee now represent?

The correct answer is A. Insider threat. An insider threat involves a person within the organization, such as an employee, who uses their access for malicious purposes, often due to personal grievances or dissatisfaction.

Submitted by parkjh· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

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AInsider threat
BNation-state
CShadow IT
DHacktivist

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An insider threat involves a person within the organization, such as an employee, who uses their access for malicious purposes, often due to personal grievances or dissatisfaction.

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