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NIST Cybersecurity & Risk Management
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05/07/2021

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Risk
Definition
The probability (likelihood) that a given threat source will exercise a particular vulnerability and the resulting impact should that occur
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Threat
Definition
An event or situation that if it occurred, would prevent the organization from operating in its normal manner
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Vulnerability
Definition
Weakness
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Likelihood
Definition
Chance something might happen
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Impact
Definition
What a threat will cost (quantitative/qualitative)
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Threat Source
Definition
Bad actor looking to do harm
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Countermeasure (Control)
Definition
Mechanism applied to minimize risk
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Residual Risk
Definition
Remaining risk(s) after all countermeasures/controls have been applied
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Risk Assessment
Definition
Process of identifying, estimating, and prioritizing risks to organizational operations, organizational assets, individuals & other organizations, resulting from the operation of an information system. Part of risk management, incorporates threat and vulnerability analyses, and considers mitigations provided by security controls planned or in place. Synonymous with risk analysis.
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Risk Tolerance
Definition
Level of risk or degree of uncertainty that is acceptable to organizations. (Can be influenced by legal or regulatory requirements)
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Risk Management
Definition
Process of managing risks to organizational operations, organizational assets, individuals, & other organizations, resulting from the operation of an information system, and includes: (i) the conduct of a risk assessment; (ii) the implementation of a risk mitigation strategy; and (iii) employment of techniques and procedures for the continuous monitoring of the security and privacy state of the information system.
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