Threats and Vulnerabilities Flashcards
1
Q
Threat
A
Anything that could cause harm, loss, or damage, or compromise to our information technology systems
2
Q
Where can threats come from
A
Natural disasters, cyber-attacks, data integrity breaches, and disclosure of confidential information
3
Q
Vulnerability
A
Any weakness in the system design or implementation
4
Q
Where do vulnerabilities come from?
A
Software bugs, Misconfigured software, improperly protected network devices, missing security patches, and lack of physical security
5
Q
T/F If you have a threat, but no matching vulnerability do you have a risk?
A
F
6
Q
T/F if you have a vulnerability, but there is no threat against it, is there a risk?
A
F
7
Q
Risk management
A
Finding different ways to minimize the likelihood of an outcome and achieve the desired outcome
8
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