Word of the Day – April 9, 2019

cyber threat

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun A potential cyber attack, which may be assigned a probability of occurrence that can be used for cyber risk assessment. (used 84 times in citations and controls)
Noun An internal or external circumstance, event, action, occurrence, or person with the potential to exploit technology-based vulnerabilities and to adversely affect (create adverse consequences for) organizational operations, organizational assets (including information and information systems), individuals, other organizations, or society. (used 2 times in citations and controls)
Noun Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, or individuals through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service. (used 2 times in citations and controls)
Noun Any circumstance or event with the potential to harm systems or information. (used 5 times in citations and controls)

Other Forms

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Plural cyber threats
Plural Possessive cyber threats'
Possessive cyber threat's

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