Threats and vulnerabilities Flashcards
SY0-701
1
Q
Define Threat
A
Anything that could cause harm, loss, damage, or compromise to information technology systems
2
Q
What examples are there of Threats?
A
Natural disasters, cyber attacks, data breaches, disclosure of confidential info
3
Q
What is a vulnerability?
A
Any weakness in the system design or implementation
4
Q
Give examples of vulenerabilities
A
Software bugs, misconfig software, improperly protected network devices, missing security patches, lack of physical security
5
Q
Where is the greatest risk to enterprise systems?
A
Where threats and vulnerabilities intersect
6
Q
Threat+ No Vulnerability and vulnerability+ no threat=
A
No risk
7
Q
Define risk management
A
Finding different ways to minimize the likelihood of an outcome occurring and achieve the desired outcomes
