Which of the following best describes a vulnerability in network security?
An action taken to reduce the risk of security threats
An entity that may cause harm to a network system
A method used by attackers to gain unauthorized access
A potential weakness that can be exploited to compromise security
A vulnerability is a potential weakness or flaw in a system that can be exploited by threat actors to gain unauthorized access or cause harm. The other options refer to different security concepts: an action taken to reduce security risks is a mitigation technique; a method used by attackers to exploit a vulnerability is an exploit; and an entity that may cause harm to a network system is a threat.
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