Security - Concept
Threat
Someone or something that could cause harm to systems or data
What's it for?
Helps teams think about who or what could cause harm so protection can focus on the most likely dangers.
For example…
A company that stores valuable customer information sees ransomware gangs as a threat because they could lock its files and disrupt the business
A criminal trying stolen passwords is a threat, while an employee accidentally deleting data can also threaten a service even without malicious intent
Think of it like…
Weather risks for a coastal town — storms you plan for, even if one has not hit this week