10 Questions
What does threat severity measure?
The magnitude of the potential impact of a threat event on an organization
What is an asset in the context of organizational objectives?
An item of value to the achievement of organizational mission/business objectives
What does threat strength measure?
The probable level of force that a threat agent can apply against an asset
What is the definition of a threat in the context of organizational operations?
Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations through an information system
What is the definition of threat severity?
The magnitude of the potential of a threat event to impose a cost on an organization
What is the definition of an asset in the context of organizational objectives?
An item of value to the achievement of organizational mission/business objectives, including any data, device, or other components of the environment that supports information-related activities.
What does threat severity measure?
The magnitude of the potential of a threat event to impose a cost on an organization.
What is the definition of threat strength in the context of organizational operations?
The probable level of force that a threat agent can apply against an asset.
What does a threat refer to in the context of organizational operations?
Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, or modification of information.
What is the definition of a threat in the context of information systems?
Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, assets, or individuals through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service.
Test your knowledge of information security with this quiz on assets and threats. Learn about the value of assets in achieving business objectives and the potential risks posed by different threats.
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