Cyber Threat

What is Cyber Threat?

A cyber threat represents the possibility of damage caused by adversaries who seek to infiltrate systems or misuse data. Threats may originate from criminal groups, nation-state actors, insider misuse, or opportunistic attackers scanning the internet. In TPRM, monitoring cyber threats enables organizations to assess which vendors may be exposed based on sector, technology stack, or geographic risk factors.

FAQs

How is a threat different from a risk?

A threat is a source of harm while risk reflects the likelihood and impact of that threat.

Why do threat landscapes matter for vendors?

Vendors operating in targeted sectors face higher exposure.

What role does threat intelligence play?

It informs monitoring and helps prioritize high-risk vendors.