What defines a threat community?

A threat community is best defined as a group of threat agents that share similar skills, motivations, and goals regarding their activities in the context of potential threats or attacks. This grouping illustrates a common understanding of specific vulnerabilities or targets, which can lead to a more coordinated approach to exploiting them. Individuals within a threat community often have overlapping interests, such as specific types of attacks they prefer or particular sectors they target, which enhances their effectiveness and increases the risk posed to their chosen targets.

In contrast, while individuals in positions of authority, collaborators from different organizations, and cybersecurity professionals may all play important roles in overall security, they do not specifically represent the core characteristics defined by a threat community. A threat community focuses specifically on those who pose a risk, rather than those who may be involved in organizational roles or collaborative efforts to bolster security.