Definition(s)

Intent

A state of mind or desire to achieve an objective.

Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards

Intent

A course of action that a threat intends to follow.

Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards

Intent

A state of mind or desire to achieve an objective.

Sample Usage: The content of domestic extremist websites may demonstrate an intent to conduct acts of terrorism.

Annotation:

  1. Adversary intent is the desire or design to conduct a type of attack or to attack a type of target.
  2. Adversary intent is one of two elements, along with adversary capability, that is commonly considered when estimating the likelihood of terrorist attacks and often refers to the likelihood that an adversary will execute a chosen course of action or attempt a particular type of attack.

Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance

Intent

A state of mind or desire to achieve an objective.

Adapted from: DHS Risk Lexicon.

Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards

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