A course of action an adversary intends to follow. When assessing threats, security professionals need to evaluate intent as well as capabilities. To determine the intent and motivation of an adversary, an adversary's goals and objectives, as well as specific events that might trigger an adversary's act, must be closely examined. The questions that should be asked about intent are: Does the adversary have a current or projected need for this asset? Does the adversary seek to deny or destroy the use of this asset?
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