Which term describes the likelihood that an insider will use their authorized access to harm national security?

• A. Insider Threat
• B. Insider
• C. Inside Director
• D. Information Security

Answer: (A)

This describes the risk that someone who already has authorized access will misuse it to harm national security. The term “insider threat” focuses on the potential harm caused by insiders, including both intentional misuse and negligent behavior. An insider is simply the person with access, while insider threat specifically denotes the likelihood and potential impact of that misuse. The other terms refer to roles or disciplines, not the specific risk of misuse by authorized individuals.