2 Fundamentals of Security:Threats

Question 1

Anything that could cause harm, loss, damage, or compromise to our info systems

Answer 1

threat

Question 2

What can threats come from?

Answer 2

Natural disasters
cyber-attacks
data integrity breaches
disclosure of confidential information

Question 3

Any weakness in the system design or implementation

Answer 3

vulnerability

Question 4

Where can vulnerabilities come from?

Answer 4

software bugs
misconfigured software
improperly protected network devices
missing security patches
lack of physical security

Question 5

Where _ and _ intersect that is where the risk to your enterprise systems and networks lie

Answer 5

threats and vulnerabilities

Question 6

What term describes finding different ways to minimize the likelihood of an outcome and achieve the desired outcome

Answer 6

Risk Management