What is the term used to describe the combination of the likelihood of a threat and the potential impact of the threat?

The correct answer is A. Risk. Risk is formally defined as the combination (often expressed as a product) of the likelihood (probability) that a threat will occur and the impact (magnitude of harm) if it does: Risk = Likelihood × Impact. A vulnerability (B) is a weakness that could be exploited. A Zero-Day…

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ARisk
BVulnerability
CZero-Day
DBreach

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A
92% (24)
C
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

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Risk is formally defined as the combination (often expressed as a product) of the likelihood (probability) that a threat will occur and the impact (magnitude of harm) if it does: Risk = Likelihood × Impact. A vulnerability (B) is a weakness that could be exploited. A Zero-Day (C) is an unpatched, publicly unknown vulnerability. A breach (D) is an actual security incident. Only 'Risk' (A) captures the combined likelihood-and-impact relationship.

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#Risk Management#Threat Assessment#Likelihood#Impact

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