What is a threat in cybersecurity risk assessment?
- A.A weakness in a system, process, or control that attackers can exploit to gain access to the network, with the severity rated by the vendor in the advisory
- B.The monetary loss an organization suffers after an incident, measured in lost revenue, fines, or recovery spending
- C.The probability that a control will fail during an audit, estimated from prior test results, review notes, or interviews
- D.Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations through unauthorized access, destruction, or disclosure
Why D is correct
A threat is any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations, assets, or individuals through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, or modification of information.
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