What is define adversary?

An adversary is a person, group, or entity that acts against your interests. In the context of security and defense, an adversary is typically a malicious actor attempting to harm your organization, steal information, or disrupt operations. Adversaries could include cybercriminals, hackers, state-sponsored threat actors, insider threats, or competitors. Understanding the tactics, techniques, and motivations of potential adversaries is crucial to developing effective security strategies that can prevent or mitigate attacks. This involves threat modeling, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring and analysis of threat intelligence. A robust security posture can help organizations detect, respond to, and recover from attacks while minimizing the impact on operations and reputation.