A nation-state that is employed to cause financial damage on an organization is BEST categorized...

Anation-stateemployed to cause financial damage to an organization is considered athreat actor.

Definition:Threat actors are individuals or groups that aim to harm an organization's security, typically through cyberattacks or data breaches.

Characteristics:Nation-state actors are often highly skilled, well-funded, and operate with strategic geopolitical objectives.

Typical Activities:Espionage, disruption of critical infrastructure, financial damage through cyberattacks (like ransomware or supply chain compromise).

Incorrect Options:

A. A vulnerability:Vulnerabilities are weaknesses that can be exploited, not the actor itself.

B. A risk:A risk represents the potential for loss or damage, but it is not the entity causing harm.

C. An attack vector:This represents the method or pathway used to exploit a vulnerability, not the actor.

Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:

Refer to Chapter 2, Section "Threat Landscape," Subsection "Types of Threat Actors" - Nation-states are considered advanced threat actors that may target financial systems for political or economic disruption.