Threats and Vulnerabilities

The video tutorial discusses threats and vulnerabilities affecting assets, emphasizing the negative impact of threats on organizations. It differentiates between threats and risks, focusing on cybersecurity threats like hacking and malware. The tutorial explains vulnerabilities as weaknesses that threats can exploit, providing examples across hardware, software, and personnel. It highlights the consequences of exploitation, affecting the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—and the importance of managing these consequences to prevent financial losses and regulatory penalties.

What is the difference between a threat and a risk?

Can you provide examples of physical threats?

What are some common cyber security threats faced by organizations today?

How can vulnerabilities in personnel be exploited by attackers?

What is the CIA triad and why is it important in risk management?

What are the potential consequences of a threat exploiting a vulnerability?

How can organizations manage the consequences of identified threats and vulnerabilities?