Vulnerability and Threat Quiz

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A potential threat to security systems
A strength that enhances security measures
An unintentional system error
A weakness that could be triggered accidentally or exploited intentionally to cause a security breach (correct)

The potential for someone or something to exploit a vulnerability and breach security (correct)
A system's resistance to vulnerabilities
An unintentional security breach
A type of vulnerability

The possibility of eliminating all vulnerabilities
The likelihood and impact of a threat actor exploiting a vulnerability (correct)
The consequence of unintentional system errors
The impact of unauthorized access to the system

<p>One that has no account or authorized access to the target system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A vulnerability is a weakness or flaw in a system, network, or application that can be exploited by a threat to compromise security.
A threat is a potential occurrence that may cause harm or damage to a system, network, or application, such as a cyber-attack or natural disaster.
Risk in the context of security is the likelihood and potential impact of a threat exercising a vulnerability, resulting in harm or damage to a system, network, or application.
An external threat actor is an individual or entity outside an organization that attempts to compromise security, such as hackers, cybercriminals, or nation-state actors.
An attack vector is a means or path by which an attacker gains unauthorized access to a system, network, or application, such as phishing, malware, or SQL injection.