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Question #: 55
Topic #: 4
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A weakness or lack of a safeguard, which may be exploited by a threat, causing harm to the information systems or networks is called a ?

  • A. Vulnerability
  • B. Risk
  • C. Threat
  • D. Overflow
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Suggested Answer: The Answer: Vulnerability; Vulnerability is a weakness or lack of a safeguard, which may be exploited by a threat, causing harm to the information systems or 🗳️
networks.
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Pages 16,
32.

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