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THREAT AGENT [3 records]

Record 1 2015-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
DEF

An individual or group having the capability, intent and/or motivation to pose a threat.

OBS

threat agent; malicious agent: terms and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
DEF

Personne ou groupe qui constitue une menace par sa capacité, son intention ou sa motivation.

OBS

agent de menace; agente de menace; agent malveillant; agente malveillante : termes et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
DEF

Individuo u organización propenso a materializar las amenazas.

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Record 2 2011-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
DEF

In risk management, [a] method ... used to exploit a vulnerability in an information system, operation, or facility, for example, fire, natural disaster, and so forth.

OBS

threat agent: term used at the Treasury Board Secretariat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
DEF

Méthode ou moyen utilisé pour exploiter la vulnérabilité d'un système d'information, d'une opération ou d'une installation : incendie, catastrophe naturelle, etc.

OBS

agent de menace : terme en usage au Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidemiology
  • CBRNE Operations
CONT

The microbiologist and biological safety professional can provide a practical assessment of the biological weapons incident to responsible officials in order to help address microbiological and safety issues, minimize fear and concerns of those responding to the incident, and help manage individuals potentially exposed to a threat agent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épidémiologie
  • Opérations CBRNE
CONT

Une consultation avec le département de santé publique de la régie régionale et avec le Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec est vivement conseillée dès que l'on soupçonne que Bacillus anthracis est utilisé comme agent de menace bio-terroriste.

Spanish

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