Definition(s)


Outside (r) Threat

A person or group of persons external to an organization who are not authorized to access its assets and pose a potential risk to the organization and its assets.

Adapted from: CNSSI 4009.

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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