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A threat scenario refers to a sequence of events or circumstances that depict a potential cybersecurity threat actor's actions targeting an organization's assets.
Threat Scenario Definition: A threat scenario refers to a sequence of events or circumstances that depict a potential cybersecurity threat actor's actions targeting an organization's assets.
Threat scenario in cybersecurity refers to a comprehensive description of a potential cyber threat, outlining the attacker's tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that could be used to exploit vulnerabilities in a system or network. It includes the attacker's objectives, the potential impact of the attack, and the sequence of actions taken by the attacker to achieve their goal. Threat scenarios are used by security professionals to anticipate and prepare for potential cyber threats and to develop effective security measures and response strategies.
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