Risk management plays a crucial role in helping organizations protect and secure their information assets. Effective risk management programs are a significant component of any IT security program. This article will discuss the role of risk management, including the identification, assessment, prioritization and diffusion of risks.
Risks, Threats & Vulnerabilities
Risk is often confused with other related terms and concepts. The lines between risks, threats and vulnerabilities are sometimes confused. Further, the terms “risk assessment” and “vulnerability assessment” are frequently used interchangeably, though they have very different applications.
The term “risk” is defined as the impact that could result from vulnerability, or the [...]
