Risk Flashcards
1
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Risk
A
A measure of the extent to which an entity is threatened by a potential circumstance or event
2
Q
Impact
A
An adverse effect that results from an event occuring
3
Q
Vulnerability
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A weakness in an information system that can be exploited to compromise a pillar of cyber security
4
Q
Threat
A
An actor or event with the potential to adversly impact an IS system
5
Q
Capability
A
The knowledge and skill set required by a threat to carry out an event
6
Q
Opportunity
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The resources and positioning required by a threat to carry out an action
7
Q
Intent
A
The motivation of a threat to carry out an action
8
Q
Tenets of Risk Management Process
A
- Identify Risks
- Analyze Risks
- Prioritize Risks
- Address the Risk
- Monitor the Risk
9
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Strategies for addressing Risk
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- Avoid
- Control
- Accept
- Transfer
