What can be defined as an event that could cause harm to the information systems?

The correct answer is B. A threat. A threat is an event or activity that has the potential to cause harm to the information systems. A risk is the probability that a threat will materialize. A vulnerability, or weakness, is a lack of a safeguard, which may be exploited by a threat, causing harm to the…

Submitted by certguy· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

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AA risk
BA threat
CA vulnerability
DA weakness

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A
2% (1)
B
91% (39)
C
5% (2)
D
2% (1)

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A threat is an event or activity that has the potential to cause harm to the information systems. A risk is the probability that a threat will materialize. A vulnerability, or weakness, is a lack of a safeguard, which may be exploited by a threat, causing harm to the information systems.

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#threats#information security concepts#risk management fundamentals

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