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Vulnerability

Updated 31 Jul 2026

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  a weakness in a system or process that could cause a problem
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  e.g., a computer's dependence on electricity to operate is itself a vulnerability
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distinguish from
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  a Threat is a vulnerability that is actually acted upon
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  a Risk is a threat measured by impact and probability
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related
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  Threat
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  Risk
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  Gap Analysis
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cards
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  Distinguish a vulnerability, a threat, and a risk
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    Vulnerability = the underlying weakness; Threat = the weakness being acted upon; Risk = a threat measured by impact and probability

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