Vulnerability vs. threat vs. risk
When it comes to describing the weaknesses of an enterprise security program, three of the most common conditions are vulnerability, threat and risk management. Although used recurrently, these three terms each depict different elements of security.
Vulnerabilities constitute any weakness or problem that can influence the security of a system or process. Generally, vulnerabilities can influence software, devices or protocols due to an actual error or misconfiguration. Hackers elaborate exploits that center on these vulnerabilities to obtain internal entry to systems.
Threats relate to everything that can generate harm. Threats include hackers, malware, or discontented employees because they have the aim or capacity to provoke harm. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, are also considered threats because they can occasion damage.
Risk is a combination and multiplication between vulnerability, threat, and your target value. The less is the value of your target the less is your risk. The higher your value of your target is the higher is your risk. The same applies to vulnerability and threat.
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