Which of the following categories of hackers poses the greatest threat?
A.
Disgruntled employees
B.
Student hackers
C.
Criminal hackers
D.
Corporate spies
Explanation:
Employee sabotage can become an issue if an employee is knowledgeable enough about the IT infrastructure
of an organization, has sufficient access.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Student hackers are a lesser threat as a disgruntled employee already has access to the system.
C: A disgruntled employee is a larger threat compared to a criminal hacker as the employee already has access
to the system.
D: A disgruntled employee is a larger threat compared to a corporate spy as the employee already has access
to the system.Stewart, James M., Ed Tittel, and Mike Chapple, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Study Guide, 5th Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2011, p. 602