* The security scenario involves protecting the company from known issues that trigger adware and addressing a recent incident that could harm the system.
* This scenario involves identifying vulnerabilities (weaknesses in the system that can be exploited) and threats (potential harm that can exploit these vulnerabilities).
* A vulnerability is an inherent flaw in the system, while a threat is an event or condition that has the potential to exploit the vulnerability.
* The security engineer needs to assess both the vulnerabilities present and the threats that could exploit these vulnerabilities to implement effective protection measures.
References
* Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals
* Concepts of Vulnerability and Threat in Cybersecurity
* Best Practices in Vulnerability Management