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Vulnerability - weakness

Threat - potential danger

Threat Actor - an adversary with malicious intent
Exploit - when a threat actor succeeds in taking advantage of that vulnerability


Control Purpose (Must do at least 1 and assure functionality [what it does] and effectiveness [how well it works])

  • Reduces or eliminates a vulnerability

  • Reduces or eliminates the likelihood that a threat actor will be able to exploit

  • Reduces or eliminates the impact of an exploit

Countermeasures (implemented to address a specific threat) NOT BROAD

  • Generally reactive (acting in response to a situation)