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Threat agent template
From OWASP
Every Threat Agent should follow this template.
This is a threat agent. To view all threat agents, please go to Threat Agent Category page.
Last revision (mm/dd/yy): 06/20/2008
Description
A threat agent is a group of "attackers" that carry out an attack. They can be human (intentional or unintentional) or natural (flood, fire, etc...).
- Start with a one-sentence description of the threat agent
- Who are the people that make up this threat agent?
- Discuss characteristics of the threat agent.
Risk Factors
- Talk about the factors that make this threat agent likely or unlikely to attack
- Be sure to discuss the size, motivation, capabilities, and opportunity of this threat agent
Examples
Short example name
- A short example description, small picture, or sample code with links
Short example name
- A short example description, small picture, or sample code with links
Related Attacks
Related Vulnerabilities
Note: the contents of "Related Problems" sections should be placed here
References