Security+ Question of the Week: Definition of a Threat

What is the definition of a threat in the context of risk management?

A. Any aspect of the environment which could be exploited
B. Any circumstance or event which could harm an asset
C. The probability of an unwanted event occurring within a specific time period
D. The amount of loss that could occur should an asset be harmed

Reveal Answer

The correct answer is B.

A threat is any circumstance or event which could harm an asset.

A vulnerability is any aspect of the environment which could be exploited. The annualized rate of occurrence (ARO) is the probability of an unwanted event occurring within a specific time period. The single loss expectancy (SLE) is the amount of loss that could occur should an asset be harmed.

 

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