November 1, 2017

IT Security Definitions

Vulnerability - is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's security

Threat - a possible danger that someone exploits a vulnerability.

Risk - the likelihood that someone exploits a vulnerability.

Exposure - a vulnerability exposes an organization to damages.

Control/Countermeasure/Safeguard - mechanism put in place to mitigate (reduce) the potential risk.



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