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What does the Vulnerability-Threat-Control framework primarily address?
What does the Vulnerability-Threat-Control framework primarily address?
- Ways to protect assets from potential harm (correct)
- Only identifying different threats
- How to eliminate all types of threats
- Classifying various system vulnerabilities
A threat is solely defined as a malicious act by an attacker.
A threat is solely defined as a malicious act by an attacker.
False (B)
Name the three main components of the Vulnerability-Threat-Control framework.
Name the three main components of the Vulnerability-Threat-Control framework.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, Controls
A threat can cause loss or harm by exploiting a __________.
A threat can cause loss or harm by exploiting a __________.
Match the following components with their descriptions:
Match the following components with their descriptions:
During the warm-up activity, what is the main focus?
During the warm-up activity, what is the main focus?
It is mandatory to share your answers on the discussion board after completing the worksheet.
It is mandatory to share your answers on the discussion board after completing the worksheet.
What should students do if they need help during the worksheet activity?
What should students do if they need help during the worksheet activity?
The exercise involving classifying the threat helps students think about __________.
The exercise involving classifying the threat helps students think about __________.
Flashcards
Threat
Threat
A set of circumstances that could potentially cause harm or loss, often by exploiting vulnerabilities in a system.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A weakness or flaw in a system that could be exploited by a threat.
Control
Control
An action or measure taken to reduce or mitigate the impact of a threat.
Vulnerability-Threat-Control Framework
Vulnerability-Threat-Control Framework
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Security Thinking
Security Thinking
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Security Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
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Threat Execution
Threat Execution
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Harm
Harm
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Proactive Security
Proactive Security
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Study Notes
CS1STF: Security Thinking & Fundamentals - Tutorial 1/10
- Activities Outline:
- Warm-up activity (15 minutes)
- Individual worksheet (1 hour), including exam-style practice exercises
- Review (20 minutes), model solutions available on Blackboard
Warm-up Activity
- Focus: Revisiting threats
Vulnerability-Threat-Control Framework
- A framework to understand protection methods
- Describes how assets are harmed and how to mitigate harm
- Shows the relationship between threats, vulnerabilities, the system, and controls
Threats in More Depth
- Threat: A set of circumstances with the potential to cause harm, often by exploiting vulnerabilities
- Causes:
- Natural (e.g., fire, power failure)
- Human (e.g., malicious intent, human error, benign intent)
- Types:
- Benign intent
- Malicious intent
- Random
- Directed (e.g., impersonation)
- Examples: 'malicious code on a general web site', 'human error'
- Causes:
Tutorial Worksheet
- Step 1: Download worksheet from Blackboard
- Step 2: Complete exercises individually or in groups; ask for tutor assistance if needed
- Step 3 (optional): Post answers to discussion board on Blackboard (anonymously possible)
- Step 4: Review and rate classmate's answers, provide feedback
Optional: Input to Discussions
- Week 1/Exercise 2: Distinguish between threat, control, and vulnerability
- Week 1/Exercise 4: Provide an example where a confidentiality breach leads to a compromise in integrity
- Week 1/Exercise 6: Identify relevant assets, and associated threats.
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