Primary definition
A set of discrete threat events, associated with a specific threat source or multiple threat sources, partially ordered in time. (SP 800-30) (NISTIR)
Also known asthreat event scenario · attack scenario · risk scenario · security scenario · TE scenario
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A set of discrete threat events, associated with a specific threat source or multiple threat sources, partially ordered in time. (SP 800-30) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Threat Scenario. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/threat-scenario
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