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A Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) is the value in dollar ($) that is assigned to a single event. The SLE can be calculated by the following formula: SLE = Asset Value ($) X Exposure Factor (EF) The Exposure Factor (EF) represents the % of assets loss caused by a threat. The EF is required to calculate the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE). The Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) can be calculated by multiplying the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) with the Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO). Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE) = Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) X Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO) Annualized Rate of Occurrence (ARO) is a number that represents the estimated frequency in which a threat is expected to occur. It is calculated based upon the probability of the event occurring and the number of employees that could make that event occur.
SLE = asset value × exposure factor
Single loss expectancy (SLE): Loss in monetary (e.g., dollars) terms associated with occurrence of a single event.
Eric Cole, in Advanced Persistent Threat, 2013
Calculating Risk
In calculating risk, there are two general formulas that are used: SLE (single loss expectancy) and ALE (annualized loss expectancy). SLE is the starting point to determine the single loss that would occur if a specific item occurred. The formula for the SLE is:
SLE=assetvalue×exposurefactor.
While the SLE is a valuable starting point it only represents the single loss an organization would suffer.
From: HCISPP Study Guide, 2015
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