Which statement describes a cybersecurity risk?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: Cyber Threat ManagementWhich statement describes a cybersecurity risk?

Which statement describes a cybersecurity risk?

  • It is a weakness in information systems.
  • It is a threat which causes loss of assets.
  • It is the probability of loss due to a threat.
  • It is the damage incurred by an event which causes disruption of network services.

Explanation: Risk is the probability of loss due to a threat that damages information systems or organizational assets. Vulnerability is a weakness in information systems.

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