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6.1.1. Threat Terminology
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Threat | Potential cause of harm | Hacker, malware, insider |
| Vulnerability | Weakness that can be exploited | Unpatched software, weak password |
| Exploit | Method to leverage vulnerability | Buffer overflow, SQL injection |
| Mitigation | Control to reduce risk | Firewall, ACL, encryption |
| Zero-day | Vulnerability the vendor has not yet patched (often not yet aware of), so no fix exists | Flaw exploited before any advisory is published |
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