12 Questions
What is a threat in the context of information assets?
Something that has the potential to cause harm
What is the first step in analyzing threats to our information assets?
Start with the critical information we identified
What might an attacker do if they gained access to the source code of a software company's main product?
Develop a utility that could generate legitimate license keys
Why might a competitor want to gain access to a software company's source code?
To copy features for use in their own applications
What is a vulnerability in the context of information assets?
A weakness that can be used to harm us
What is the focus of analyzing threats to information assets?
Determining the financial impact of exposed critical information
What is the primary focus of analyzing vulnerabilities in information assets?
To determine how the processes interacting with these assets are normally conducted
What could happen if an attacker compromises the system with lax security controls on source code?
The attacker can copy, tamper with, or entirely delete the source code
What is necessary to constitute a risk?
A matching threat and vulnerability
Why is it essential to assess risks during the operations security process?
To decide what issues need to be addressed
What makes it difficult for an attacker to release source code in an unauthorized manner?
Stringent security requirements on the source code
What is the primary goal of vulnerability analysis in information assets?
To analyze the vulnerabilities in the protections of information assets
Learn about threat analysis in OPSEC, including identifying critical information and assessing potential harm or financial impact. Understand who might exploit exposed information and how to mitigate threats.
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