Threats and Vulnerabilities Flashcards

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Vulnerabilities

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Definition: Any weakness in the system design or implementation.
Normally it is within our organization be can be controlled to an extent.

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Source of Vulnerabilities

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Software bugs, Misconfigured software, improperly protected network devices, Missing security patches, Lack of physical security. (Internal Factors)

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Intersection of threats and vulnerabilities is where the risk is

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Threat + No Vulnerability = No Risk
Vulnerability + No Threat = No Risk

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Risk Management

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Finding Different ways to minimize the likelihood of an outcome and achieve the desired outcome.

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