Key Terms 2

Question 1

Weakness or a lack of a countermeasure.

Answer 1

Vulnerability

Question 2

Entity that can exploit a vulnerability.

Answer 2

Threat agent

Question 3

The danger of a threat agent exploiting a vulnerability.

Answer 3

Threat

Question 4

The probability of a threat agent exploiting a vulnerability and the associated impact.

Answer 4

Risk

Question 5

Safeguard that is put in place to reduce a risk, also called a countermeasure.

Answer 5

Control

Question 6

Presence of a vulnerability, which exposes the organization to a threat.

Answer 6

Exposure