Threat: A potential cause of an unintended incident that may result in harm to a system or organization. Threats can range from natural disasters to cyber attacks, and identifying them is crucial for implementing effective security measures and risk management strategies.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D2: Information security risk management | CISSP D1: Security and Risk Management | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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