Network Security Overview

The loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability of system resources

A flaw or weakness in a system’s design, implementation, or operation and management (correct)

A threat carried out by an attacker

The potential harm to an asset

Passive actions that do not affect system resources

Loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability of system resources

Threats carried out by threat agents

Attempts to alter system resources or affect their operation (correct)

Vulnerabilities involve loss of integrity, confidentiality, or availability of system resources, while threats involve potential harm to an asset

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system's design, while threats represent potential security harm to an asset (correct)

Vulnerabilities are carried out by attackers, while threats are flaws in a system's implementation

Vulnerabilities are passive actions, while threats are active attempts to alter system resources

<p>The ongoing struggle between attackers and administrators involving regular monitoring and counter-intuitive procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An active attempt to alter system resources or affect their operation</p> Signup and view all the answers