COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
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Vulnerability
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Exploit
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Asset
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Risk
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Security Vulnerability is a weakness, flaw, or error found within a security system that has the potential to be leveraged by a threat agent in order to compromise a secure network.
Detailed explanation-2: -Risk is the likelihood of a threat agent taking advantage of vulnerability and the corresponding business impact. Reducing vulnerability and/or threat reduces the risk. E.g.: If a firewall has several ports open, there is a higher likelihood that an intruder will use one to access the network in an unauthorized method.
Detailed explanation-3: -An intrusion prevention system (IPS) monitors incoming and outgoing traffic looking for malware, network attack signatures, and more. if it recognizes a threat, it can immediately stop it. This server contains a secure database of who is authorized to access and manage network devices.