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What is the difference between a threat and a risk?

A.

Threat represents a potential danger that could take advantage of a weakness in a system

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A.

Threat represents a potential danger that could take advantage of a weakness in a system

B.

Risk represents the known and identified loss or danger in the system

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B.

Risk represents the known and identified loss or danger in the system

C.

Risk represents the nonintentional interaction with uncertainty in the system

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C.

Risk represents the nonintentional interaction with uncertainty in the system

D.

Threat represents a state of being exposed to an attack or a compromise, either physically or logically.

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D.

Threat represents a state of being exposed to an attack or a compromise, either physically or logically.

Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

A threat represents a potential danger that could exploit a weakness in a system while risk is associated with the potential impact or loss that could occur if a threat exploits a vulnerability in the system. So, option A which states ''Threat represents a potential danger that could take advantage of a weakness in a system'' is correct.Reference:=Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Overview

asked 07/10/2024
Mark Arnold Santos
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