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What is Threat and Vulnerability, and How Does it Relate to Risk?
Vulnerability x Threat = Risk In order to understand risk, we must first understand the definition of threat and vulnerability. A business risk results from significant conditions, events, circumstances, actions, or inactions that could adversely affect your company’s ability to achieve its objectives and execute strategies. Risk is a condition that results when vulnerabilities and threats act upon critical assets. In information security, we like to use the formula “Vulnerability…