Cybersecurity and Response Planningintermediate
Match each risk term to its meaning.
Answer
Threat - Actor or event that may cause harm, Vulnerability - Weakness that may be exploited, Impact - Effect on the organization or its information, Residual risk - Risk remaining after controls
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Threat | Actor or event that may cause harm | A threat can create harm if circumstances allow it to act. |
| Vulnerability | Weakness that may be exploited | The weakness creates an opportunity for a threat. |
| Impact | Effect on the organization or its information | Impact describes consequences, including effects on confidentiality, integrity, or availability. |
| Residual risk | Risk remaining after controls | It is estimated after safeguards are applied. |
### Remember
Risk connects a threat, a vulnerability, and a possible impact.
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