Difference between risk threat vulnerability

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Risk, threat, and vulnerability are three distinct concepts in information security.

Risk is the potential for loss or damage to an asset or organization due to a threat exploiting a vulnerability.
Threat is any potential danger to an asset or organization, such as a cyber attack or natural disaster.
Vulnerability is a weakness or gap in security measures that can be exploited by a threat to cause harm.
Risk = Threat x Vulnerability
Example: A company's website has a vulnerability that allows hackers to steal customer data. The threat is the hackers who exploit the vulnerability. The risk is the potential loss of customer data and damage to the company's reputation.

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