QuestionQ141

VerifiedRisk Assessment

Which term refers to any circumstance that could potentially disrupt or degrade the quality of operations or assets?

Explanation

A threat is any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely affect organizational operations or organizational assets. A vulnerability is a weakness or flaw that a threat may exploit, while impact is the harm that results if the event occurs. NIST uses this definition in SP 800-30 Rev. 1.

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