Flaw: A weakness or a defect in a system, be it in a software, hardware component, network design, or business process. This could be a result of coding errors in software, design oversights, or configuration errors. When a flaw is discovered, it often needs to be rectified quickly to prevent exploitation that could compromise system integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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