Q3Cyber Security Management
Question
2 marks
Define Vulnerability.
Answer
A Vulnerability is a fatal architectural flaw or weakness in a system that can be exploited by a threat.
A Vulnerability is a severe mathematical, structural, or logical flaw physically embedded within the software architecture, hardware design, or human operational procedures. It acts as an open vector, allowing a specific external threat to bypass security protocols and violently compromise the absolute integrity or availability of the system.