Vulnerability: A weakness or flaw in a system that can be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access or cause damage. These vulnerabilities can stem from a variety of sources, including software bugs, hardware defects, configuration errors, or poor security practices, and pose a potential risk to the system’s security and integrity.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D2: Information security risk management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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