External Threats

Jun 29,2009 00:00 by alperen

External threats are threats from individuals outside the organization, often using the Internet or dial-up access. These attackers don’t have authorized access to the systems.

In trying to categorize a specific threat, the result could possibly be a combination of two or more threats. The attack might be structured from an external source, but a serious crime might have one or more compromised employees on the inside actively furthering the endeavor.

STUDY TIP

Be sure to know the four primary types of threats. They could appear on all four exams.