Security+ Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types

What is Risk?

Risk is the measure of the likelihood and impact of a threat actor being able to exploit a vulnerability

What is a Vulnerability?

A weakness that could be triggered accidentally or exploited intentionally to cause a security breach

What is Threat?

The potential for someone or something to exploit a vulnerability

What does it mean for an attacker to be internal/external?

refers to the degree of access that a threat actor possesses before initiating an attack