Vulnerability

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Definition

Vulnerability. A weakness, susceptibility or flaw of an asset or control that can be exploited by one or more threats. The degree to which a person, asset, process, information, infrastructure or other resources are exposed to the actions or effects of a risk, event or other occurrence.

Reference

  • Adapted from CPMI-IOSCO and ISO/IEC 27000:2018