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What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment in the IEC 62443 risk assessment process?
A.To evaluate employee productivity
B.To test the physical strength of equipment
C.To measure network bandwidth
D.To identify weaknesses in the IACS that could be exploited by threat sources
Why D is correct
A vulnerability assessment identifies weaknesses in the IACS (technical, procedural, and physical) that could be exploited by identified threat sources. This is a critical input to the risk calculation.
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IEC 62443: Standards Framework & Series Overview
Overview of the IEC 62443 series, its parts (1-1 through 4-2), roles, and how the standard applies to industrial environments.
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