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Which of the following is most accurately defined as “anything that could potentially target known or existing vulnerabilities in a system?”

A Vector
B Gateway
C Threat
D Exploit

Explanation

A threat is any circumstance or event with the potential to cause harm through a system, including the potential for a threat source to exploit a particular information-system vulnerability. An exploit is the mechanism used to take advantage of that vulnerability, rather than the potential danger itself.

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NIST Computer Security Resource Center Glossary: Threat

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