Risk terms · Question 1 of 12

What is a vulnerability?

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  • B A weakness that a threat can exploit

Explanation

A vulnerability is a flaw or weakness in a system, process or control, such as a missing update. Only when a threat meets a vulnerability does a risk arise. The attacking person is a threat actor, the defending measure is a control.

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