Internal threat agents include
A) Partners and suppliers
B) Activist groups and competitors
C) Help desk and janitorial services
D) Auditors and hurricanes

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Internal threat agents refer to individuals or groups within an organization who have authorized access to its assets, resources, or data. Help desk and janitorial services are examples of internal personnel who can potentially pose a threat to an organization's security. Partners and suppliers (A) refer to external parties while activist groups and competitors (B) are also external threat agents. Auditors and hurricanes (D) are not individuals but rather events that may impact an organization's security.

Internal Threat Agents Include