An organization has recently adjusted its security stance in response to online threats made by a known hacktivist group. What is the initial event called in the NIST SP800-61?
A) online assault
B) precursor
C) trigger
D) instigator

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In NIST SP800-61, a "precursor" is an event that indicates a potential incident may occur in the future. The online threats made by a hacktivist group serve as a warning or precursor to a possible security incident.

An Organization Has Recently Adjusted Its Security Stance in Response