During a review, your team notes that a rival has extensive funding, specialized staff, and advanced infrastructure. Which characteristic of threat-modeling is highlighted by these factors?
They are driven by personal convictions, reinforcing an underlying cause
They show intense interest in undermining critical systems
They have an abundance of tangible and intangible means for an operation
They frequently exploit multiple entry points to create confusion
A competitor with substantial financial support, skilled personnel, and advanced technology demonstrates strong resource availability, which can potentially increase the scale and impact of their actions. Other answers discuss drive or methods rather than the availability of tangible and intangible means. A large budget, specialized workforce, and cutting-edge infrastructure collectively underscore how a threat actor’s resources could influence the effectiveness and complexity of a cyber operation.
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