AP® Cybersecurity glossary

Vulnerability

Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 2: Securing Spaces

A weakness or flaw that could allow an asset to be compromised.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 2.2.B.22.1.D.1

Why it matters in Unit 2

A vulnerability only becomes a risk when a threat can exploit it.

Example

A server room door with no lock.

Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 2.2 Physical Vulnerabilities and Attacks

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