A threat exploits a vulnerability. This is a fundamental relationship in information security. A vulnerability is a weakness or gap in protection that could be exploited by a threat to cause harm or damage. For example, unpatched software (vulnerability) might be exploited by malware (threat) to compromise a system. Understanding this relationship is critical for performing effective risk assessments and implementing appropriate security controls.
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