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| − | '''Threat'''. A combination of the | + | '''Threat'''. A combination of the [[Risk]], the consequence of that risk, and the likelihood that the negative event will take place. A potential cause of an unwanted incident, which may result in harm to individuals, a system or organization, the environment, or the community. |
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| + | == Issues and Challenges == | ||
| + | * The term threat implies to a larger extent that there is explicit malicious intent (by an agent) behind the risk. | ||
[[Category:Business Impact Analysis]] | [[Category:Business Impact Analysis]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Cyber Risk]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Threat Model]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:34, 14 October 2021
Definition
Threat. A combination of the Risk, the consequence of that risk, and the likelihood that the negative event will take place. A potential cause of an unwanted incident, which may result in harm to individuals, a system or organization, the environment, or the community.
Issues and Challenges
- The term threat implies to a larger extent that there is explicit malicious intent (by an agent) behind the risk.
