In Risk Management, how is the term "likelihood" related to the concept of "threat?"

The correct answer is B. Likelihood is the probability that a threat-source will exploit a vulnerability. The ability to analyze the likelihood of threats within the organization is a critical step in building an effective security program. The process of assessing threat probability should be well defined and incorporated into a broader threat analysis process to be effective…

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ALikelihood is the likely source of a threat that could exploit a vulnerability.
BLikelihood is the probability that a threat-source will exploit a vulnerability.
CLikelihood is a possible threat-source that may exploit a vulnerability.
DLikelihood is the probability that a vulnerability is a threat-source.

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B
72% (28)
C
8% (3)
D
15% (6)

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The ability to analyze the likelihood of threats within the organization is a critical step in building an effective security program. The process of assessing threat probability should be well defined and incorporated into a broader threat analysis process to be effective. assessing-threat-attack-likelihood.pdf

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#risk likelihood#threat source#vulnerability exploitation#risk probability

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