What is the definition of a security exposure?
A.
An instance of being exposed to losses from a threat
B.
Any potential danger to information or systems
C.
An information security absence or weakness
D.
A loss potential of a threat
Explanation:
An exposure means that a vulnerability has been exploited by a threat
agent. Examples are a hacker accesses a database through an open port on the
firewall, an employee shares confidential information via e-mail, or a virus infects
a computer.