Vulnerabilities

Question 1

Cloud-based Vulnerabilities:

Answer 1

Data breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the cloud.
Insecure APIs: Vulnerabilities in APIs may expose data or allow unauthorized actions.
Shared resources: Misconfigurations leading to exposure of data or resources to unintended parties.

Question 2

On-premises vulnerabilities:

Answer 2

Physical access: Unauthorized access to on-premises servers or infrastructure.
Local network vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in the internal network could lead to unauthorized access.

Question 3

Zero-day

Answer 3

Exploitation before patching: Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities before developers release a patch.
Limited mitigation strategies: Lack of available fixes or workarounds increases the risk.

Question 4

Weak Configurations
Open Permissions:

Answer 4

Unauthorized access and data exposure.
Potential for privilege escalation attacks.

Question 5

Weak Configurations
Unsecure Root Accounts:

Answer 5

Unauthorized control and manipulation of critical systems.
Complete compromise of the system’s integrity.

Question 6

Weak Configurations
Errors:

Answer 6

Bugs or misconfigurations leading to unintended vulnerabilities.
Exploitable loopholes for attackers.

Question 7

Weak Configurations
Weak Encryption:

Answer 7

Exposure of sensitive data during transmission or storage.
Eavesdropping and data theft.

Question 8

Weak Configurations
Unsecure Protocols:

Answer 8

Use of outdated or insecure communication protocols.
Potential for interception and manipulation of data.

Question 8

Weak Configurations
Default Settings:

Answer 8

Use of default configurations that may have known vulnerabilities.
Easy targets for automated attacks.

Question 9

Weak Configurations
Open Ports and Services:

Answer 9

Unauthorized access to systems through open ports.
Exploitable services leading to compromise.

Question 9

Third-party Risks
System Integration:

Answer 9

Integration flaws leading to vulnerabilities in the overall system.
Compatibility issues that could be exploited.

Question 9

Third-party Risks
Vendor Management:

Answer 9

Dependence on third-party vendors who may have their security vulnerabilities.
Lack of control over the security practices of external entities.

Question 10

Third-party Risks
Lack of Vendor Support:

Answer 10

Unsupported or obsolete software with unpatched vulnerabilities.
Limited assistance in case of security incidents.

Question 10

Third-party Risks
Supply Chain:

Answer 10

Compromised components introduced during the supply chain process.
Malicious modifications to hardware or software.

Question 10

Third-party Risks
Outsourced Code Development:

Answer 10

Security vulnerabilities introduced by external developers.
Limited visibility and control over the development process.

Question 11

Third-party Risks
Data Storage:

Answer 11

Insecure storage practices by third-party providers.
Potential for data exposure or leakage.

Question 12

Improper or Weak Patch Management
Firmware, OS, and Applications:

Answer 12

Failure to apply patches promptly exposes systems to known vulnerabilities.
Increased risk of exploitation.

Question 13

Legacy Platforms
Lack of Support:

Answer 13

Unsupported systems are not receiving security updates.
Proliferation of vulnerabilities with no resolution

Question 14

Impacts
Data Loss:

Answer 14

Loss or corruption of sensitive data.
Financial and legal consequences.

Question 15

Impacts
Data Breaches:

Answer 15

Unauthorized access to confidential information.
Reputational damage.

Question 16

Impacts
Data Exfiltration:

Answer 16

Theft and unauthorized transfer of sensitive data.
Loss of intellectual property.

Question 17

Impacts
Identity Theft:

Answer 17

Unauthorized use of personal information.
Financial and legal repercussions for individuals.

Question 18

Impacts
Financial Impact:

Answer 18

Costs associated with addressing security incidents.
Loss of revenue due to downtime or reputational damage.

Question 19

Impacts
Reputation:

Answer 19

Erosion of trust among customers and stakeholders.
Long-term damage to the brand.

Question 20

Impacts
Availability Loss:

Answer 20

Disruption of services leading to downtime.
Impaired business operations.