A(n) __________ is any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service.
A) threat
B) attack
C) risk
D) attack vector

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A threat is defined as any circumstance or event that has the potential to negatively affect an organization through its information systems by various means such as unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, or denial of service.

A(n) __________ Is Any Circumstance or Event with the Potential