Order the cybersecurity concepts according to the progression of a security breach, starting from the preexisting system flaw to the active attempt to compromise a target.
Answer
Vulnerability, Exploit, Attack
Explanation
### The order
1. **Vulnerability**: the weakness must exist before it can be used.
2. **Exploit**: a method for taking advantage of that weakness is identified or applied.
3. **Attack**: the actions using the weakness occur against the target.
### Terms
- **Vulnerability**: a weakness in a system.
- **Exploit**: a method of taking advantage of a weakness.
- **Attack**: a sequence of actions used to exploit a weakness.
### Remember
Start with the flaw, then the method, then the action.
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