Risk terms · Question 4 of 12

Which two factors are usually used to assess a risk?

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Answer

  • A Likelihood and impact

Explanation

A risk results from the likelihood that a threat exploits a vulnerability and the damage this causes. A very likely event with small damage can therefore be rated similarly to a rare one with great damage. The size of the company alone says nothing about it.

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