The probability that a threat will be realized and a continual balancing act of a vulnerability against a threat.

The probability that a threat will be realized and a continual balancing act of a vulnerability against a threat.

• A. Threat
• B. Vulnerability
• C. Risk
• D. Control

Answer: (C)

Risk is the probability that a threat will be realized and a vulnerability exploited, along with the potential impact on assets. It’s the ongoing balancing act of identifying potential threats, recognizing weaknesses, and deciding what controls to put in place to reduce that risk. A threat is a potential cause of harm, a vulnerability is a weakness that could be exploited, and a control is a safeguard to lessen risk. The description you provided aligns with risk management—assessing likelihood and impact and taking action to mitigate.

Risk is the probability that a threat will be realized and a vulnerability exploited, along with the potential impact on assets. It’s the ongoing balancing act of identifying potential threats, recognizing weaknesses, and deciding what controls to put in place to reduce that risk. A threat is a potential cause of harm, a vulnerability is a weakness that could be exploited, and a control is a safeguard to lessen risk. The description you provided aligns with risk management—assessing likelihood and impact and taking action to mitigate.