Fundamentals of InfoSecintermediate
Select ALL items the review identifies as possible security risks or losses.
Answer
Loss of hardware or software, Disruption of service, Loss of information or money
Explanation
### Why this is right
- **Loss of hardware or software** is listed as a possible risk.
- **Disruption of service** is a security concern because it can prevent people from using a system.
- **Loss of information or money** is also explicitly identified as a possible consequence.
### The other options
- **D. Guaranteed improvement in system performance**: This is not a listed risk or loss. Security measures may affect performance, but the review does not claim they guarantee improvement.
### The concept
Risk assessment considers what could be lost or disrupted, not just whether a computer is attacked. A security incident may harm equipment, software, information, finances, or the ability to provide a service.
### Terms
- **Risk**: The possibility of harm or loss arising from a security problem.
### Remember
When identifying security risks, consider assets, information, money, and services.
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